Construction Mechanic (CM)

Construction mechanic (United States Navy) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Construction Mechanic (US Navy) ) Construction mechanic Rating insignia Issued by: United States Navy Type Enlisted rating Abbreviation CM Specialty Construction Construction mechanic (abbreviated as CM ) is a United States Navy occupational rating . Construction mechanics perform tasks involved in maintenance, repair and overhaul of automotive, materials handling and construction equipment; assign and supervise activities of assistants who locate, analyze and correct malfunctions in equipment and issue repair parts; maintain records; prepare requisitions and reports; train assistants in repair procedures and techniques; maintain individual combat readiness and perform tasks required in combat and disaster preparedness or recovery operations. [ 1 ] At the master chief petty officer level, construction mechanic merges with the equipment operator rating. At this level, they are referred to as a master chief equipmentman (EQCM). References "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications" . Bureau of Naval Personnel . US Navy . Retrieved 2007-01-11 . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_Mechanic_%28US_Navy%29 See also List of United States Navy ratings