Items filtered by date: October 2009
Sunday, 22 November 2009 22:41
USCG Awards In Order of Precedence
Medals and decorations are suspended from a holding bar and are arranged from the center of the body towards the left shoulder (left to right, top to bottom) in order of precedence. The following is only a guideline since each branch has their own order of precedence.
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Military Awards and Ribbons
Sunday, 22 November 2009 22:04
Navy Awards In Order of Precedence
Medals and decorations are suspended from a holding bar and are arranged from the center of the body towards the left shoulder (left to right, top to bottom) in order of precedence. The following is only a guideline since each branch has their own order of precedence.
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Military Awards and Ribbons
Sunday, 22 November 2009 21:20
USMC Awards In Order of Precedence
Medals and decorations are suspended from a holding bar and are arranged from the center of the body towards the left shoulder (left to right, top to bottom) in order of precedence. The following is only a guideline since each branch has their own order of precedence.
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Military Awards and Ribbons
Sunday, 22 November 2009 20:14
USAF Awards In Order of Precedence
Medals and decorations are suspended from a holding bar and are arranged from the center of the body towards the left shoulder (left to right, top to bottom) in order of precedence. The following is only a guideline since each branch has their own order of precedence.
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Military Awards and Ribbons
Sunday, 22 November 2009 18:21
Army Awards In Order of Precedence
Medals and decorations are suspended from a holding bar and are arranged from the center of the body towards the left shoulder (left to right, top to bottom) in order of precedence. The following is only a guideline since each branch has their own order of precedence.
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Military Awards and Ribbons
Sunday, 29 November 2009 23:52
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW)
Aviation Warfare Systems Operators (AW) perform general flight crew duties; operate various USW and non-USW related sensor systems to extract, analyze and classify data obtained; perform specified preflight, inflight and postflight operations in a multitude of Naval aircraft serving Anti-surface, USW, Mine countermeasures, Electronic, Counter narcotics, and Land and Sea rescue Warfare missions; perform diagnostic functions using manual and computer aided techniques to effect fault isolation and optimize system performance; operate tactical support center systems to analyze and classify USW and non-USW data; assist in aircrew briefing and debriefing; and provide data base information to the Tactical Commander for use in prescribing mission objectives and tactics.
Sunday, 29 November 2009 23:48
Aerographer's Mate (AG)
Aerographer's Mates (AG) observe, collect, record and analyze meteorological and oceanographic data; make visual and instrument observations of weather and sea conditions; operate meteorological satellite receivers and interpret and apply satellite data; interpret and brief radar imagery and data; interpret meteorological and oceanographic codes; verify meteorological and oceanographic products; evaluate recent meteorological and oceanographic developments for integration into local routines and enter data on appropriate charts; operate ancillary equipment for the processing, dissemination and display of environmental data; perform preventive maintenance on meteorological and oceanographic equipment; prepare warnings of severe and hazardous weather and sea conditions; forecast meteorological and oceanographic conditions; and prepare and present briefings concerning current and predicted environmental conditions and their effect on operations.
Sunday, 29 November 2009 23:43
Intelligence Specialist (IS)
Intelligence Specialists (IS) assist in every phase of the collection, processing, and dissemination of intelligence information; assemble and analyze multi-source operational intelligence of surface, sub-surface, and air weapons in support of intelligence briefings, reporting, and analytical programs; prepare and present intelligence briefings; prepare material for use in planning attack and photographic reconnaissance missions; prepare graphics (annotated photographs, plot sheets, mosaics, overlays, etc.); plot and prepare multi-sensor imagery; draft intelligence reports; provide input to and receive data from computerized intelligence systems, ashore and afloat; maintain intelligence files (photographs, maps, charts, photographic interpretation keys, etc.); and maintain and update intelligence libraries.
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OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 21 - Intelligence (IS)
Sunday, 29 November 2009 23:35
Information Systems Technician (IT)
Information Systems Technicians (IT) execute information transfer with state-of-the-art multi-media technology such as fiber optics, digital microwave, and tactical and commercial satellites on a global basis; operate, manage and provide hardware and software support to multi-media Automated Information Systems (AIS) to include: mainframes, mini, and microcomputers, Local Area Networks (LAN's), Wide Area Networks (WAN's), and telecommunications; apply diagnostic and restoral techniques utilizing knowledge of electronic and operational system theory; advise on capabilities, limitations, and condition of equipment; implement production control procedures including input/output quality control support; implement and monitor security procedures; perform assigned mission organizational level maintenance and repair of Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Intelligence Systems.
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OCCUPATIONAL FIELD 20 - Communications (IT)
Sunday, 29 November 2009 23:33
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) (CTT)
Cryptologic Technicians (Technical) (CTT) perform a variety of specialized duties associated with the collection and processing of airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals; operate electronic intelligence receiving and direction finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals and associated computer equipment; produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar guided weapons system. Intelligence derived from collection and processing is used to update national databases, which is crucial to tactical and strategic units throughout the world. CTTs with Advanced Electronic training perform intermediate level repair and preventive maintenance on computer controlled electronic equipment used for detection, analysis, and identification of radar emissions.