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? asked in Politics & GovernmentMilitary · 5 years ago

What is it like as a damage controlman and the navy?

Im thinking about joining the U.S Navy and I cant find much about someones experience as a damage controlman (Emergency Fire and Rescue). I hope people here will tell me about their experience. Thanks.

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  • 5 years ago
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    I was a Damage Controlman aboard the USS Enterprise during the early 90's. It is SO much more involved: Fires, flooding, personnel casualties, CBR (Chemical, Biological & Radiological warfare). It is a great rate, but involves long hours. (But is SO worth it!) It also transfers VERY well back into the civilian world.

  • Mrsjvb
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    5 years ago

    you are incorrect. DC is NOT emergency Fire and Rescue. it incorporates SOME aspects of that field but ALSO Includes a LOT more, mostly dealing with keeping the ship afloat by any means necessary: as in fixing leaking pipes.

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