GM Gunner's Mate

What a GM Does

GMs take care of every weapon in the Coast Guard, from pistols and rifles to mounted deck guns, plus ammunition and pyrotechnics. You learn the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems behind the weapons and train other crew members to use them safely. GMs serve on cutters and at many shore units.

Scores That Count for GM

• AR + MK + EI + GS: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, General Science. Study: Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, General Science

Coast Guard line scores are simple sums of standard scores, and each standard score averages 50. A two-section sum of 100 is about average.

Other Requirements

• Normal color vision
• Security clearance eligibility

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• ME Maritime Enforcement Specialist VE + AR = 90
• PS Port Securityman VE + AR = 90
• AET Avionics Electrical Technician MK + EI + GS = 162 and AR = 52, or MK + EI + GS = 162 and AFQT 65
• AMT Aviation Maintenance Technician AR + MC + AS + EI = 210 and AR = 52, or AR + MC + AS + EI = 210 and AFQT 65
• AST Aviation Survival Technician VE + MC + AS = 152 and AR = 52, or VE + MC + AS = 152 and AFQT 65

See all 20 Coast Guard ratings and their scores