right I have done all I can in a building. I am asking if anyone in the norfolk area... on a ddg has time let me know so I can get with them on there ship so we can give them some real training

BM2, I was stating for you to print out the PQS, then show them how to line handle standing 6 feet back from all cleats, chocks, and bitts. Stay out of the bight of the line. The normal spill that ALL boatswain's mates live by. You might even want to break out line and show them basic line handling skills, show them different bends, hitches, and knots. The best thing to do is take them to a ship and get with a BM to give them proper hands on training. This is a "basic qualifcation" its not rig captain or BMOW. Make it easy as possible and move on! BM1(sw)

Who is the cheif writing these exams? Are you serious? What lead do we use in lead line? Hell, were BM'S! Nuts and bolts in a leather pouch... Now, here is the other point, the navy has helped make me a soldier or brown water navy/ dirt sailor. Where is that on the exam? Hell, i deploy with EOD, ask me how to break down a weapon and drive a Hummv! Don't ask me how much paint i will need to paint out a 12 x 32ft space. Had to vent boats...Bless you all and i feel your pain.. We of all people need a union!

Boats, Hands on training is always the best way to go !!! The bookworm and computer Navy should always take a back seat to a Deck Seaman/Boatswainsmate that really wants to learn the rate, so the Navy doesn't have BM'S that can't tie a knot or even splice. God Bless all you BM's and the rest of the Sailors' serving this Great Country !!!

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Sorry I am a BM and I don't half ass train sailors who have NEVER been on a ship. I want to give them hands on training not BS read a book training

Your a Boatswain's Mate, just print the PQS out for line handler and go over it and explain the do's and don't and show them how to line handle and sign them off. This is a very easy PQS to get signed off.

Het all. I have two new BMSR's on my pre-com. I need a contact on a DDG in Norfolk so i can give them basic line handeling. Please let me know.

Just to let everyone know. I have closed down the store for a short period of time. I have had some major shipping issues. I have since fired the personnel and am regrouping to do it myself. If you have any issues please let me know.

Outstanding website, Boats! A place to help out other Boatswainmates. Just deep-six the Hilliary stuff!

Hello My name is Brett Alexander and I was a BMSN onboard the U.S.S Mt Whitney LCC-20 I have been out of the military for almost 10 years but I never have forgotten the navy and always will be proud to be a called a boatswainmate!!!

Hey Everyone I really need you all to go to the store and Register! I am looking for a number of members to get some free advertising. Plus I am about to come out with a catalog soon of the new products coming out in the next two months. Registration is free!

Outstanding site. I work over at the USS ARIZONA Memorial and i have a few E-3 and below that are looking into the Boatswains Mate rate and i will pass this on to them.

There is the BMCM Satos i know! ha ha

Hey Chief, It's decent to know that you've got some huevos, but you'd never hurt my feelings. Maybe, piss me off alittle, but it comes with the territory whenever you submit e-mails that strangers read and don't know the individual intentions when they write them. There was no slap to the senior enlisted face. You must be in La-La land if you really believe that the sailors today are not being lied to. All sailors want is a honest answer. In today Navy, Sailors submit request chits and when they ask about the status of the chits, they get a run around by most of their seniors(knowing damn well, the chit is still in their in basket). I can go on and on, but I don't need to explain my leadership style to you or anyone else, my record speaks for itself. Besides even though I made rate, my record still look like an EKG. I mentioned that I was in the Navy for over 30 yrs. If you were on active duty after 1984, you would've known that you had to be a Masterchief to go beyond 26 yrs. because high year tenure for a Senior Chief is 26 yrs. Just for your info, I retired as a BMCM, with no pole smoking or ass kissing allowed. By the way, I did do almost 24 yrs of sea time and 21 yrs of 30 yrs. in khaki's. I will let you know that when I was on active duty I took my job seriously and sailors that had to deal with me can attest to that. I refer to my name only because I cut the umbilical cord, I am no longer a Masterchief !!God Bless All of our Armed Forces world wide.

*I have decided to add a page for all references, from SAR to UNREP to small boat ops, and everything in between. I also want to add PowerPoint training. If any one has these documents on PowerPoint or Adobe, Please LET ME KNOW! I want this page up and running ASAP!!!!*

Sounds great. No we keep Boatswain's Mate one name.

Nice.. well paying with paypal will be no problem.. there's a fair few of us so i'll round up some numbers.. I'll get back to you soon matte.. take it easy.. Oh and just a question mate, do you have specific categories for bosun's in the USN(ie. seamanship, gunnery, weapons and boarding)..?

I am sure we can send the hoodies over to Austrailia. But Understand shipping wil cost more! But yeah If you pay with paypal I will make it happen. but I will have to add the extra shipping on AFTER i take it to the UPS Shipping agent.

Hey all... well firstly G'day from the Royal Australian Navy's BBM250 weapons and boarding division.. :) It's good to see there's some pride on the other side of the world to.. showed some of the other boys this site and they loved the hoodie's.. would it be a problem in posting to Australia..? If anyone has any questions feel free to email me at: lakin@tasmail.com.. cheers.. SMNBM Lakin