(MN) Mineman

[NavyDads CoAdmin Jim Gramza]

	Mineman	MN
	Minemen test, maintain, and repair mines and their components. They are responsible for assembling, testing, and delivering mines to the planting agent. They maintain mine-handling and mine-laying equipment.

 

Minemen perform their duties at sea aboard minesweepers assisting in the detection and neutralization of underwater mines. Ashore, minemen are technicians who test, assemble and maintain underwater explosive devices (mines). They test various electronic components to ensure proper repair and make sure that the mine works properly. They are also responsible for safe storage, handling and loading of mines for transporting.

What They Do
The duties performed by minemen include:

• operating sonar systems for detection and classification of contacts;

• functioning in the minesweeping tactical nerve center (CIC) of their ships as part of the command and control team;

• handling and operating deck-loaded mine neutralization equipment;

• performing maintenance on and assembling mines;

• performing electrical and electronic checks and tests of circuitry and components;

• solving complex electronic problems when tests fail;

• operating various types of mine handling equipment such as forklifts, cranes and heavy transport trucks;

• operating various types of hand equipment such as sandblasters, grinders and pneumatic torque tools;

• working with basic mechanic hand tools, electrical meters and electronic test equipment.

Qualifications and Interests

Manual dexterity, mechanical ability and teamwork are important qualifications. Minemen should be competent in mathematics, possess a good memory and curiosity, and have the ability to perform intricate detailed work. Qualities such as good writing and communication skills, resourcefulness and flexibility are helpful. MNs must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearances. Normal color perception is required.

Working Environment

Work in the MN rating is usually performed in a small shop-type setting. Minemen work closely as a team, and individual jobs require both physical and mental talents at sea and ashore.

Opportunities

In a small community of about 840 men and women that will grow to 930, the MN rating is open to only highly qualified applicants.

MN - Mine Warfare Manager

Mine Warfare Managers supervise mine maintenance and mine upgrades/downgrades. Operate ordnance handling and mine equipment. Perform issue/turn-ins of logistics material. Perform maintenance/upkeep on magazines, ready service lockers, and inert storage areas. Support ships tactical operations utilizing sophisticated computer, sensor, and communications systems, conducts precision navigation and chart maintenance. Operates and maintains Mine Countermeasures (MCM) systems to locate and neutralize sea mines.

Utilizes a basic understanding of physical oceanography and bathymetric measuring devices. Employs internal and external communication devices and circuits. Performs various log keeping and administrative functions associated with Combat Systems employment.

Assemble, rig, unrig, and disassemble deck equipment in support of MCM, Replenishment at Sea (UNREP), Towing, Salvage, Search and Rescue (SAR), and ship navigation operations. The Basic Mine Technician will perform basic marlinspike seamanship, operate and maintain deck equipment, and perform shipboard preservation. Possess a basic knowledge of electronics theory and Mine Warfare Operations, must be proficient with various hand and electronic tools, and administratively adept in order to perform tasks assigned.

MN - Mine Warfare Specialist

Mine Warfare Specialists perform mine maintenance and mine upgrades/downgrades. Operate ordnance handling and mine equipment. Perform issue/turn-ins of logistics material. Perform maintenance/upkeep on magazines, ready service lockers, and inert storage areas.

Support ships tactical operations utilizing sophisticated computer, sensor, and communications systems, conducts precision navigation and chart maintenance. Operates and maintains Mine Countermeasures (MCM) systems to locate and neutralize sea mines. Utilizes a basic understanding of physical oceanography and bathymetric measuring devices.

Employs internal and external communication devices and circuits. Performs various log keeping and administrative functions associated with Combat Systems employment. Assemble, rig, unrig, and disassemble deck equipment in support of MCM, Replenishment at Sea (UNREP), Towing, Salvage, Search and Rescue (SAR), and ship navigation operations.

The Basic Mine Technician will perform basic marlinspike seamanship, operate and maintain deck equipment, and perform shipboard preservation. Possess a basic knowledge of electronics theory and Mine Warfare Operations, must be proficient with various hand and electronic tools, and administratively adept in order to perform tasks assigned.

 

101002-N-5875S-051 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2010) Senior Chief Mineman Robert Olson and Chief Aerographer's Mate Charles Doss, conduct maintenance on the Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle, part of the littoral combat ship (LCS) mine countermeasures mission package before at-sea testing. The mine countermeasures mission package provides LCS platforms the capability to detect, identify and neutralize sea mines. The Remote Multi-Mission Vehicle was embarked aboard the Office of Naval Research vessel Seafighter, which acted as a surrogate for the LCS platform. (U.S. Navy photo David Sussman/Released)

 

100914-N-8515S-156 SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2010) Mineman 1st Class Chad Hill, left, and Chief Fire Controlman (Sel.) Clifford Smith load 57mm gun round containers into a magazine aboard the littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1). Freedom is at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach conducting the first major Pacific Fleet ordnance operation for an LCS-class vessel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mineman 1st Class Jeff Steele/Released)

 

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