I have a long-lost relative who is important to me. The most Info I've been able to find is that he is a MTC (SS) on a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine. Can anyone give any info on this ranking,what it stands for, what sort of responsibilities it entails, and where it stands in the pecking order...basically anything you can tell me would be appreciated. Thanks
was in the AIRFORCE for 6 years never heard of it but that does not mean much BUT I went to the navy rank sitecrazyfingers said:
and its not there either
http://www.military-quotes.com/ranks/navy-rank-insignia.htm
An MTC(SS) is a missile tech on a ballistic missile submarine.
These are the Trident subs that carry nuclear missiles. I was on one of them.
There are only two submarine bases for Trident subs... Kings Bay, Georgia and Bangor, Washington.
I was stationed out of Bangor from 95 to 97. I was an EM2(SS).
These are the Trident subs that carry nuclear missiles. I was on one of them.
There are only two submarine bases for Trident subs... Kings Bay, Georgia and Bangor, Washington.
I was stationed out of Bangor from 95 to 97. I was an EM2(SS).
crazyfingers said:
Some of these boats (subs) have sites that list old members emails and such. Kind of like a keep in touch board. Google the name and see what you can find out.
BTW I am a bubblehead myself (Fast attack, non of that floating hotel stuff
)of course for anyone worried about North Korea dont be as i would have no doubt of a trident sitting off the coast about right now.
And FYI enlisted or officer the (SS) carrys a certain respect all across the military, from the officers to special forces and all in between.
Also wanted to add the above MTC (SS) gives his rate like DM said but not his rank.
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https://www.jackson.navy.mil/
The former crew is password protected but maintain there is some contact info and you can email for some info.
The former crew is password protected but maintain there is some contact info and you can email for some info.
Thanks again for all of your responses and forgive my ignorance, but I do not understand the Navy language...what sort of "certain respect all across the military" does the designation SS carry. All I know is the person I seek is called Chief xxxx MTC (SS) Blue crew USS Henry M. Jackson. Does this mean my long-lost relative is an ass-kicking badass?
Also, all of the extensive research I've done trying to locate him has ultimately piqued my interest in the U.S. Trident submarine system, and how it is regarded as the first line of defense/offense concerning serious international warfare/detente, not only in an obvious sense but also as a backdrop of international diplomacy.
Clearly I am way out of my league here but any info and/or insights would be very much appreciated.
Oh damn I forgot this was a cappers' forum...Detroit in 6
Clearly I am way out of my league here but any info and/or insights would be very much appreciated.
Oh damn I forgot this was a cappers' forum...Detroit in 6
crazyfingers said:
Sounds as if he is a missle tech chief petty officer (that would be the "C" after the MT). It may have been mentioned before, but the "SS" indicates that he is qualified in submarines. That gives someone the right to wear a silver dolphin insignia, similar to a pilot wearing/earning a set of wings. The navy now has ways for individuals (officers and enlisted) to meet certain requirements to become qualified in their respected warfare specialty. As an officer on surface ships, I earned a similar award. (Qualifying in a warfare specialty was critical to advancement in the officer ranks. It was a nice to have thing for enlisted folks for a while, but I am sure it's becoming more important.)
As for the rank of chief petty officer, the navy (more than the other services) makes a distinction between their junior and senior enlisted ranks. Becoming a chief is more of a big deal in the navy and the selection process is probably a little more stringent. But once a navy enlisted person becomes a chief, they wear a uniform very similar to that of a commissioned officer, they move into their own living spaces on a ship (often referred to as the "goat locker") and generally get a shade more respect and privilege than their counterparts in other services.
All in all, it sounds like a good career.
