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RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC, AAF (2756)

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RADIO OPERATOR AND MECHANIC, AAF (2756)

Operates airborne transmitting and receiving equipment. Sends and receives messages using letters and numerals of the International Morse Code, CW, ICW. tone or light signals in the same code.

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RADIO OPERATOR-MECHANIC-GUNNER, AAF (757)

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RADIO OPERATOR-MECHANIC-GUNNER, AAF (757)

Operates airborne transmitting and receiving equipment; sends and receives messages using letters and numerals of the International Morse Code, CW, ICW, tone or light signals in the same code.

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RANGE SECTION OPERATOR, ANTIAIRCRAFT (1645)

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RANGE SECTION OPERATOR, ANTIAIRCRAFT (1645)

Observer, Director
Director Operator

As a member of a range section, performs one or more duties incident to operation and maintenance of equipment and instruments used in connection with electrical or mechanical collection and compilation of firing data for an antiaircraft gun or battery of guns.

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RANGE SECTION OPERATOR. COAST ARTILLERY (724)

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RANGE SECTION OPERATOR. COAST ARTILLERY (724)
Plotter

Acts as member of a plotting team, performing various duties in connection with determination of firing data for seacoast artillery guns of various calibers.

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REMOTE CONTROL TURRET MECHANIC-GUNNER (580)

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REMOTE CONTROL TURRET MECHANIC-GUNNER (580)

Loads, aims, and fires turret mounted machine guns in combat. Identifies target aircraft, adjusts sight, tracks target and fires guns when correct sight is obtained.
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RIFLEMAN (745)

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RIFLEMAN (745)
Rifle Noncommissioned Officer
Security Noncommissioned Officer

Loads, aims, and fires a rifle to destroy enemy personnel and to assist in capturing and holding enemy positions.

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SEACOAST GUN DATA COMPUTER (572)

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SEACOAST GUN DATA COMPUTER (572)

Supervises an M1 Seacoast Gun Data Computer team of a range section, consisting of an azimuth tracker, elevation tracker, and dial point matchers, in operation of an electrical powered, self-synchronized motor device designed to furnish fire control data for seacoast guns of major caliber.
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SEARCHLIGHT CREWMAN (763)

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SEARCHlIGHT CREWMAN (763)
Control Station Operator
Machine Gunner, Searchlight Crew
Portable Power Generator Operator, Searchlight
Searchlight Operator

As a member of a crew, performs one or more of the following duties in the operation of a searchlight used for illumination of enemy targets in the air or at sea:

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