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United States NavyNuclear Field (MM/EM/ET) Sailor
Operate and maintain the Navy's nuclear propulsion plants.
Difficulty · extremeFitness · moderate AI compatibility 90
Job Overview
Nukes power the Navy's carriers and submarines.
Nuclear-trained Sailors operate reactors, propulsion, and electrical plants aboard carriers and submarines after one of the most demanding training pipelines in the military.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Reactor watchstanding
- Propulsion plant maintenance
- Casualty drills
- Studying qualifications
- Chemistry and radiological control
Work schedule
Watch rotations at sea
Environment
Aboard nuclear carriers and submarines
Supports
Fleet operations
Training Pipeline
- 1Recruit Training10 weeks
- 2Nuclear Power SchoolCharleston, SC · ~24 weeks
- 3Nuclear Prototype~24 weeks
ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
- AR+MK+EI+GS252
Security clearance
Secret (some higher)Physical requirements
Standard fitness with strict medical screening.Required skills
Advanced mathPhysicsDisciplineAttention to detailEndurance for long study
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Career Progression
E-1→
E-4→
E-5→
E-6→
E-7 Chief
Engineering LPO, Chief, Master Chief.
Assignments & Special Schools
Duty stations
- Norfolk, VA
- San Diego, CA
- Bangor, WA
- Pearl Harbor, HI
- Kings Bay, GA
Special schools
Engineering Watch SupervisorELT (radiological)Instructor duty
Deployment: 6+ month deployments on carriers or subs.
Advantages
- Massive enlistment bonuses
- Elite engineering training
- Six-figure civilian salaries
Disadvantages
- Extremely demanding pipeline
- Long sea rotations
- High attrition
Civilian Career Equivalents
Commercial Nuclear Operator
Electrical Engineer
Power Plant Operator
Career Match Scores
Physical Demand60
Mental Demand98
Leadership75
Technical Level98
Travel90
Deployment Potential95
Civilian Transferability90
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