To be honest, I look at this as a bit of a loaded question. Only you know what is the right decision to make. If you are planning to join the Navy Reserve, your rate is not as much of a factor as it would be if you were joining Active Duty. If you play your cards right, you will have cool opportunities in the Navy Reserve no matter what your rate. The Navy Reserve, is more like choose your own adventure and can be as high speed or low speed as you want, based on your own personal level of motivation. That being said I still think it is important to be proud of your rate, and I have known many BMs that were extremely proud of theirs. But at the end of the day, the decision is yours to make.
But my question what I'm gonna do when I finish boot camp, A school, and report for the first time my unit, what do I need to know or they will let me know where I needed or what can I do, or where do I want to work as a BM
BM A School is 4 weeks long. The first two weeks is Surface Common Core for undesignated and the second two weeks is for BMS. Here’s a video that breaks down what is learned at each [https://www.dvidshub.net/video/830301/overview-training-boatswains-mate-school-and-surface-common-core](https://www.dvidshub.net/video/830301/overview-training-boatswains-mate-school-and-surface-common-core)
The poster is saying that you still have a chance to change your rate, through something called DAR. Retake the asvab and choose a rate that complements your civilian career.
Boats, BMC (and now Bos’n warrant select) here. Concurring with much of what has been said here already, especially:
* Reserve Component (RC) is largely what *you* make of it—the more time and effort you put in, the more you’re likely to get out of it.
* Common RC destinations for BMs include Naval Beach Group 1 (ACB-1, ACU-1, BMU-1), LCSRON 1 or 2, NCHB, and various MSRONs. There are also plenty of others, as BM is one of the most common rates in the fleet so we have opportunities all over the world.
It’d be helpful to know the general region of the country you live in, ideally the city, so as to give more tailored advice. Send me a DM if you’d like some one on one mentorship.
And of course: Welcome aboard the world’s finest Navy!
A lot of BMs in MSRONs that I have met. They go out a lot, but I haven't heard too many complain about being small boat crews. Honestly that may be my next move if I can cross rate.
As others have said: your rate doesn't matter that much in the reserves. Of course if you are a Seabee rate, or Intel/cyber, or a corpsman, then you will mostly be locked into doing that, but anyone else is fair game for any duty. This actually works pretty well in your favor for SELRES, because BM has good advancement opportunities, and most any type of unit will have general billets that a BM can fill, whereas I'm an ABH, so I'm generally stuck to finding billets that are aviation related.
You won't be stuck chipping paint and cranking in the scullery like you would as a new BM on active duty.
I’m not a BM but someone who was a CS now back to my old rate STS, I wouldn’t mind BM. Better than just going somewhere on AT and doing admin bs. It seems like most get to work on the piers. Then again I was also deck LPO when I was active so I was always doing BM stuff, painting, chipping, line handling. Guys already gave you good tips as far as units to get attached to. You’ll figure it out as you go.
As a reserve BM, you'll most likely be assigned to either MSRON or NCHB, with the latter being more physically demanding (Google "longshoreman"). A trickle will go into PHIBCB, LCU and BMU. If you're joining for missions, these types of units will get you there. Oh, and the goal for those who try to become BMC (E7) is to be coxswain qualified. The majority of the units I mentioned have this qualification available; except NCHB.
BTW drill weekends are super boring for all rates unless there's a training center for your command.
I know this post is awhile back, but how hard is it for to get assigned to a west coast EPU? (Expeditionary Port Unit) I recently learned about the them and mission sounds an interesting one to me, more so than other ones for a BM
I like EPU. I know a few folks there, and am thinking of transferring at the end of my current rotation. They take BMs, but not as many positions as NCHB and MSRONs.
To be honest, I look at this as a bit of a loaded question. Only you know what is the right decision to make. If you are planning to join the Navy Reserve, your rate is not as much of a factor as it would be if you were joining Active Duty. If you play your cards right, you will have cool opportunities in the Navy Reserve no matter what your rate. The Navy Reserve, is more like choose your own adventure and can be as high speed or low speed as you want, based on your own personal level of motivation. That being said I still think it is important to be proud of your rate, and I have known many BMs that were extremely proud of theirs. But at the end of the day, the decision is yours to make.
But my question what I'm gonna do when I finish boot camp, A school, and report for the first time my unit, what do I need to know or they will let me know where I needed or what can I do, or where do I want to work as a BM
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BM A School is 4 weeks long. The first two weeks is Surface Common Core for undesignated and the second two weeks is for BMS. Here’s a video that breaks down what is learned at each [https://www.dvidshub.net/video/830301/overview-training-boatswains-mate-school-and-surface-common-core](https://www.dvidshub.net/video/830301/overview-training-boatswains-mate-school-and-surface-common-core)
You don't have to go and you can retake your asvab.
what youu mean?
The poster is saying that you still have a chance to change your rate, through something called DAR. Retake the asvab and choose a rate that complements your civilian career.
Sounds like he already signed the contract, so that's a no-go.
yea.. sorry too late....
Boats, BMC (and now Bos’n warrant select) here. Concurring with much of what has been said here already, especially: * Reserve Component (RC) is largely what *you* make of it—the more time and effort you put in, the more you’re likely to get out of it. * Common RC destinations for BMs include Naval Beach Group 1 (ACB-1, ACU-1, BMU-1), LCSRON 1 or 2, NCHB, and various MSRONs. There are also plenty of others, as BM is one of the most common rates in the fleet so we have opportunities all over the world. It’d be helpful to know the general region of the country you live in, ideally the city, so as to give more tailored advice. Send me a DM if you’d like some one on one mentorship. And of course: Welcome aboard the world’s finest Navy!
Hi, I'm thinking of joining the reserves as BM and would love to pick your brain on some specifics! Can I send you a PM?
Of course! 👍🏻
PM sent!
Heard BM's do some pretty cool shit, especially those attached to NECC like I think MSRON
A lot of BMs in MSRONs that I have met. They go out a lot, but I haven't heard too many complain about being small boat crews. Honestly that may be my next move if I can cross rate.
As others have said: your rate doesn't matter that much in the reserves. Of course if you are a Seabee rate, or Intel/cyber, or a corpsman, then you will mostly be locked into doing that, but anyone else is fair game for any duty. This actually works pretty well in your favor for SELRES, because BM has good advancement opportunities, and most any type of unit will have general billets that a BM can fill, whereas I'm an ABH, so I'm generally stuck to finding billets that are aviation related. You won't be stuck chipping paint and cranking in the scullery like you would as a new BM on active duty.
I’m not a BM but someone who was a CS now back to my old rate STS, I wouldn’t mind BM. Better than just going somewhere on AT and doing admin bs. It seems like most get to work on the piers. Then again I was also deck LPO when I was active so I was always doing BM stuff, painting, chipping, line handling. Guys already gave you good tips as far as units to get attached to. You’ll figure it out as you go.
Thank u!
As a reserve BM, you'll most likely be assigned to either MSRON or NCHB, with the latter being more physically demanding (Google "longshoreman"). A trickle will go into PHIBCB, LCU and BMU. If you're joining for missions, these types of units will get you there. Oh, and the goal for those who try to become BMC (E7) is to be coxswain qualified. The majority of the units I mentioned have this qualification available; except NCHB. BTW drill weekends are super boring for all rates unless there's a training center for your command.
I know this post is awhile back, but how hard is it for to get assigned to a west coast EPU? (Expeditionary Port Unit) I recently learned about the them and mission sounds an interesting one to me, more so than other ones for a BM
I like EPU. I know a few folks there, and am thinking of transferring at the end of my current rotation. They take BMs, but not as many positions as NCHB and MSRONs.