The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes.
For example, if a Navy police officer ( MA -- Master at Arms ) receives specialized training as a K-9 Dog Handler, he/she would be awarded NEC MA-2005. From that point on, the sailor could be assigned to Navy law enforcement duties involving military working dogs.
Below are the NECs for the BOATSWAIN'S MATE (BM) community area:
BM-0107 Minesweeping Boatswains Mate (APPLIES TO: BM, QM, MN)
BM-0120 NAMTS Rigger/Weight Tester (APPLIES TO: BM)
BM-0160 Causeway Barge Ferry Pilot (APPLIES TO: BM, GM, QM)
BM-0161 Tugmaster (applies to: BM, QM)
BM-0164 Assault Boat Coxswain (APPLIES TO: BM)
BM-0167 LCAC Operator (APPLIES TO: TO ALL )
BM-0169 Causeway Barge Ferry Coxswain (APPLIES TO: BM, GM, QM)
BM-0170 Surface Rescue Swimmer (APPLIES TO: All shipboard ratings)
BM-0171 Landing Craft Utility Craftmaster (APPLIES TO: BM, OS, QM)
BM-0172 LCAC Loadmaster (APPLIES TO: BM, GSM, GSE)
