Enlisted Careers

AMT standing in front of a helicopter

AMTs inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot aircraft engines, propellers, and airframes systems.

Aviation Survival Technician ( AST )

Rescue Swimmer

ACTIVE-DUTY

ASTs are specialized rescue swimmers who save lives, provide emergency medical support, and maintain survival equipment.

Avionics Electrical Technician ( AET )

AET

ACTIVE-DUTY

AETs inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft electronic systems.

Boatswain’s Mate ( BM )

BM

ACTIVE-DUTY

BMs are experts in all things navigation and seamanship.

Culinary Specialist ( CS )

CS

ACTIVE-DUTY

CSs are trained in all things food, from preparation to accounting and logistics.

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Cyber Mission Specialist ( CMS )

Person running cables in a server room

ACTIVE-DUTY

CMSs defend Coast Guard and maritime networks against a full range of cyber threats.

Damage Controlman ( DC )

DC

ACTIVE-DUTY

DCs are experts in welding, plumbing, and carpentry, as well as fighting fires and flooding.

Diver ( DV )

Coast Guard diver

ACTIVE-DUTY

DVs conduct searches, recoveries, investigations, maintenance, and repairs in a variety of underwater conditions across the globe.

Electrician’s Mate ( EM )

EM

ACTIVE-DUTY

EMs install, maintain, and repair sophisticated electrical equipment and machinery control systems at Coast Guard units and onboard cutters.

Electronics Technician ( ET )

ET

ACTIVE-DUTY

ETs install, repair, and maintain command, control, computer, communications, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.

Gunner’s Mate ( GM )

Coast Guard Gunner's Mate

ACTIVE-DUTY

GMs maintain firearms, from handguns to ship-mounted guns.

Health Services Technician ( HS )

Coast Guard Health Technician

ACTIVE-DUTY

HSs provide emergency healthcare to those in distress and give medical care to Coast Guard crews.

Information Systems Technician ( IT )

Coat Guard Information System Technician

ACTIVE-DUTY

ITs are system administrators that support the people and equipment required for every mission, including telephones, computers, and network systems.

Intelligence Specialist ( IS )

IS

ACTIVE-DUTY

ISs turn information into actionable intelligence that enables missions to succeed.

Machinery Technician ( MK )

MK

ACTIVE-DUTY

MKs are skilled in maintenance and repair of machinery such as hydraulics and engines.

Marine Science Technician ( MST )

MST

ACTIVE-DUTY

MSTs inspect vessels and facilities, and respond to pollution incidents.

Maritime Enforcement Specialist ( ME )

ME

ACTIVE-DUTY

MEs are technical experts and trainers for law enforcement operations.

Operations Specialist ( OS )

OS

ACTIVE-DUTY

OSs provide 24/7 communication and coordination to execute missions.

Public Affairs Specialist ( PA )

PA

ACTIVE-DUTY

PAs are the link between the Coast Guard and the public, specializing in mass communications.

Storekeeper ( SK )

SK

ACTIVE-DUTY

SKs are skilled at logistics, purchasing, and contract management.

Yeoman ( YN )

YN

ACTIVE-DUTY

YNs specialize in military human resources issues, ranging from pay to travel and assignments.

Launch your career. Earn great benefits.

The Coast Guard offers you the chance to learn, lead, and launch a great career. You’ll get specialized training in fields like law enforcement, environmental science, engineering, healthcare, and more—plus benefits like tuition assistance, 30 days of paid vacation annually, and medical, dental, and vision care.