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Coast Guard Rating Civilian Career Guide

Every Coast Guard Rating code, translated into civilian career language. Find your code below to see your career matches, salary range, required certifications, and how to build a resume that gets you hired.

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All 39 USCG Rating Codes

Click any Rating code to see the full civilian career guide including career matches, salary ranges, certifications, and resume translation tips.

AET
Aviation Electrical Technician
AMT
Aviation Maintenance Technician
AST
Aviation Survival Technician (Rescue Swimmer)
AVI
Avionics Technician
BM
Boatswain's Mate
CWO-BM
Warrant Boatswain
DC
Damage Controlman
ELC
Electronics Technician (Command/Control/Comm)
EM
Electrician's Mate
ET
Electronics Technician
MK
Machinery Technician
FS
Food Service Specialist
GM
Gunner's Mate
HS
Health Services Technician
IS
Intelligence Specialist
IT
Information Systems Technician
MA
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
ME
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
PS
Port Security Specialist
IV
Investigator
MST
Marine Science Technician
MU
Musician
OS
Operations Specialist
PA
Public Affairs Specialist
SK
Storekeeper
TC
Telecommunications Specialist
YN
Yeoman
BT-M
Boarding Team Member
BTO
Boarding Team Officer
BTL
Boarding Team Leader
OOD
Officer of the Deck
OOW
Officer of the Watch
CX
Coxswain Qualified
SAR
Search and Rescue Coordinator
OSC
On-Scene Commander
ATON
Aids to Navigation Specialist
MSO
Marine Safety Officer
MERPOL
Marine Environmental Protection Specialist
DP
Dive Qualified

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Other Branch Career Guides

Army
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