This document provides a summary of an individual's military experience and training as an Aerographer's Mate (AG) in the U.S. Navy from 2012 to 2015. It lists their duties in the AG occupation from 2012 to 2015 including operating meteorological equipment and presenting weather briefs. It also provides descriptions of relevant Navy training courses completed between 2012 and 2013 related to meteorology, oceanography, and environmental support of operations.

1. OCCUPATION: AG, Aerographer's Mate
PRIMARY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2014 - APR 2015 (7 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2013 - SEP 2014 (1 Year)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
DEC 2012 - SEP 2013 (9 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
MAY 2012 - DEC 2012 (7 Months)
DUTY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2014 - APR 2015 (7 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
SEP 2013 - SEP 2014 (1 Year)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
DEC 2012 - SEP 2013 (9 Months)
NAVY, ACTIVE:
MAY 2012 - DEC 2012 (7 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: AG
(NER-AG-004, Exhibit dates JAN 2011 - APR 2015)
Aerographer's Mates (AG) collect, measure, and analyze the elements of the physical environment (land, sea, air,
space) and land and sea interface; synthesize a vast array of oceanographic and meteorological data and in situ
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1. LAST NAME - FIRST NAME - MIDDLE NAME 2. PAY GRADE 3. YEAR(S) IN
SERVICE
NOLAN SHAMUS MARTIN E-4 3
4. MILITARY SERVICE COMPONENT 5. DATE OF
INFORMATION
NAVY, ACTIVE 2015 APR 01
6. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING HISTORY (In reverse chronological order) AND RELATED INFORMATION
EXPERIENCE HISTORY:
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2. observations and measurements to produce forecasts and warnings in support of safety of flight and navigation, as well
as Naval and Joint Operations and missions; demonstrate expertise in Hydrography, Geospatial Information and
Services (GIS), datum issues, and Tactical Decision Aids (TDA); combine knowledge of the operating environment with
a thorough understanding of war fighting capabilities to assess and predict environmental impacts to friendly and enemy
platforms, sensors, and weapon systems; develop actionable recommendations to tactics, techniques, and procedures
that fully exploit environmental parameters, mitigate risk, and enable decision superiority across all war fighting areas
and strategic and enabling capabilities; and distribute data internally and externally to aircraft, ships, and shore activities
via communication devices and web-centric architecture, or on-scene in direct support of afloat units, fleet and joint
staffs, or combatant and operational commanders.
PAY GRADE E-4 (AG3): Identifies the types and knows the purposes of instruments and equipment used by the
Weather Service; operates equipment and performs routine checks and operator preventive maintenance on
meteorological and oceanographic equipment and instruments; observes, collects, records, and prepares for
transmission surface meteorological elements; plots constant pressure chart, and data from environmental warnings and
advisories; determines tracking data from meteorological satellite predict messages; applies grid to meteorological
satellite pictures; operates radio receivers, facsimile equipment, and computer links; uses publications and directives
related to weather communications; presents weather briefs.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: AG
(NER-AG-004, Exhibit dates JAN 2011 - APR 2015)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in computer applications, 2 in business
communications, 3 in introduction to meteorology, and 3 in methods of oceanographic measurements. 1 (1/11)(1/11).
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS FOR: AG
All Other Clerical And Administrative Support Workers (OES 59999)
All Other Physical And Life Science Technicians And Technologists (OES 24599)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other (ONET 19-4099.00)
Weather Clerk (DOT 248.362-014)
Weather Observer (DOT 025.267-014)
OCCUPATION: AR, Airman Recruit
PRIMARY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
FEB 2012 - MAY 2012 (3 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION FOR: AR
(NER-AN-003, Exhibit dates DEC 2001 - APR 2015)
Under close supervision assists in the maintenance of aircraft, associated aeronautical equipment, and aircraft support
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3. equipment; services, cleans, and handles aircraft; performs other apprentice-level duties involved in the operation of a
naval aircraft afloat and ashore.
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATION FOR: AR
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (ONET 49-3011.00)
OCCUPATION: AN, Airmen
DUTY OCCUPATION:
NAVY, ACTIVE:
FEB 2012 - MAY 2012 (3 Months)
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE FILE FOR: AN
(Description dates JUN 1993 - APR 2015)
Assist in the maintenance of aircraft and associated aeronautical equipment and in the maintenance of aircraft support
equipment; service and clean aircraft; assist in aircraft handling; and perform other apprenticeship duties required in the
operation of naval aviation activities afloat and ashore.
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATION FOR: AN
Transportation Workers, All Other (ONET 53-6099.00)
** Note: Experience history data not available prior to FY 75 **
** Note: Description, Length, or Credit Recommendation will not be displayed for a course if that information is not available.
MILITARY TRAINING:OCT 2013 - SEP 2014
ARMY COURSE: J3TAUS022, SERE 100.1 LEVEL A CODE OF CONDUCT TRAINING
LENGTH: 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates MAR 2007 - APR 2015)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
(ARMY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: J3TAUS022)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAY 2013 - MAY 2013
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TRAINING HISTORY: COURSES
SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
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4. NAVY COURSE: C-5B-0014, METOC SUP STRK WARFARE
LENGTH: 3 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates APR 2004 - APR 2015)
This course covers strike warfare (STW) concept of operations (CONOPS) and METOC support for this warfare area.
Students will use new found knowledge for preparing and conducting briefs while applying meteorological impacts to the
mission in both peace and wartime environments.Topics include: METOC support to strike warfare, Strike warfare
concept of operations (CONOPS), Strike warfare platform identification, and METOC support. / The mission of this
course is to provide METOC personnel the appropriate knowledge of platforms, sensors, weapons, and tactical decision
aids (TDAs) required to support aviation strike warfare operations.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: C-5B-0014)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAY 2013 - MAY 2013
NAVY COURSE: C-5B-0022, METOC SUP MINE
LENGTH: 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates APR 2004 - APR 2015)
This course provides an introduction of organic and dedicated assets that comprise the mine countermeasures triad.
Additional topics include: the characteristics and components of underwater explosions, the theory of magnetism, ships
magnetic signature, accuracy and precision navigation in mine warfare, measure of effectiveness and performance, the
environmental effects of mining, and the environmental effects of counter measures. Knowledge will be used to create
informational briefs in support of Mine Warfare operations. / This course provides Mine Warfare information to METOC
personnel in order to enable decision superiority in Mine Warfare missions.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: C-5B-0022)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAY 2013 - MAY 2013
NAVY COURSE: S-501-0150, PREVENT
LENGTH: 3 Days.
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5. COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates OCT 2001 - APR 2015)
The program provides Sailors with a source of pertinent information about the Department of the Navy policies and
consequences of risky behavior as well as training in decision making, goal setting, and communication skills to assist
the participant in creating conformity between his/her value system and their current behavior. In support of the course
goal of converting knowledge and awareness to action, the course is facilitated rather than lectured. Integral to the
prevent experience is to have each sailor create personally responsible action plans that move them closer to achieving
consistency among their behavior, personal values, and Navy core values. / PREVENT is a personal development class
for 18-25 year old sailors. The goal of the program is to provide sailors with the necessary strategies and skills to be
mission ready, personally responsible, and contributing members of the navy. PREVENT supports the commands
alcohol and drug prevention efforts and is designed to deglamorize the use of alcohol. The department of Navy Core
Values and personal responsibility are the cornerstones of the prevent curriculum.Service members who attend the 24-
hour (3 days) course actively participate in an open learning environment. Areas covered include alcohol misuse and
other drug use prevention, interpersonal relations, finance, and mental and physical wellness.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-501-0150)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAR 2013 - MAR 2013
NAVY COURSE: C-5B-0015, METOC SUP SAR
LENGTH: 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates APR 2004 - APR 2015)
This course covers SAR evolutions and METOC support for these missions.Topics include: SAR Organization and
CONOPS, METOC support considerations, and METOC search and rescue applications. / The mission of this course is
to provide METOC Journeyman the appropriate knowledge of METOC predictions and support for search and rescue
(SAR) evolutions.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: C-5B-0015)
MILITARY TRAINING:MAR 2013 - MAR 2013
NAVY COURSE: C-5B-0018, AN/SMQ-11 BASIC USER
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
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6. (Description dates APR 2004 - APR 2015)
The mission of the AN/SMQ-11 Basic User course is to train selected METOC personnel on all SMQ-11 Tera Scan
applications, which include receiving, displaying, and manipulating satellite imagery. Completion of this course provides
the required knowledge to operate the AN/SMQ-11 as a stand-alone system or in conjunction with the Naval Integrated
Tactical Environmental Systems (NITES), to compute environmental condition in support of naval operations. / The
AN/SMQ-11 Basic User course is designed to discuss and explain the interconnectivity of the AN/SMQ-11 Satellite
Receiver and the Naval Integrated Tactical Environmental System (NITES). It offers basic familiarization of the
AN/SMQ-11 Satellite Receiver; general operating systems, satellite scheduling and data collection, sorting and
distribution; loading and processing data: Tera Vision.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: C-5B-0018)
MILITARY TRAINING:FEB 2013 - FEB 2013
NAVY COURSE: S-5B-0002, NON-ACOUSTIC ASW
LENGTH: 1 Day.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates JAN 2006 - APR 2015)
Students will be able to identify the functions, capabilities, and limitations of sensors and systems used to support non-
acoustic ASW. Students will also be able to describe the environmental effects upon non-acoustic ASW sensors and
systems, describe the functions of AREP and TAWS in support of non-acoustic ASW, and identify organic / non-organic
information resources for non-acoustic ASW support.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-5B-0002)
MILITARY TRAINING:FEB 2013 - FEB 2013, NOV 2012 - NOV 2012
NAVY COURSE: S-5B-0003, MED WEATHER
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates OCT 2005 - APR 2015)
To provide Aerographer's Mates and METOC Officers with the fundamental knowledge required to accurately forecast
the environment in the Mediterranean and Baltic Sea. This includes knowing local features that affect the environment,
understanding typical weather patterns and wind regimes, possessing knowledge of available environmental models
and knowing the tendencies of these models. High wind and sea warnings and an enroute weather forecast will be
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7. generated and verified. / This course is designed to develop and reinforce understanding of the fundamentals of
practical forecasting for the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding regions, to familiarize the student with applicable
models and typical weather producing wind regimes and how they are influenced by local features.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-5B-0003)
MILITARY TRAINING:JAN 2013 - JAN 2013
NAVY COURSE: S-5B-0012, AREPS PRIMER
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates JAN 2005 - APR 2015)
To provide Aerographer's Mates and METOC Officers with the fundamental knowledge required to effectively utilize
Advanced Refractive Effects Prediction System (AREPS). This includes buttonology, interpretation of graphic outputs,
and the interaction of AREPS with other tactical software. / This course is designed as an introduction to AREPS for
junior personnel or as a re-familiarization tool for experienced technicians and forecasters. The course includes software
overviews which progress into baseline scenarios, reinforcing the buttonology and lecture material.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-5B-0012)
MILITARY TRAINING:DEC 2012 - DEC 2012
NAVY COURSE: C-5B-0012, ASW PRIMER
LENGTH: 4 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates APR 2004 - APR 2015)
To train and educate Carrier Strike Groups (CSG) OA division personnel, Strike Group Oceanography Teams (SGOT),
Mobile Environmental Teams (MET) and NAVOCEANASWCEN (NOAC); facilitating the timely and relevant
environmental support for Anti-submarine warfare operations. / This course covers baseline knowledge to perform level
one tasks in accordance with the latest Job Duty Task Analysis data for AG's serving in ASW support nodes. Topics
include: Oceanographic Analysis, Administrative responsibilities, Geological Oceanography, Oceanic Circulation,
Hydroacoustics, Biological Oceanography, Non-Acoustic METOC, ASW Messages, Ocean Models/NOSSP GUIs, ASW
Asset Employment Recommendations, ASW Reachback Cell CONOPS, Surface Ship ASW Capabilities and
Limitations, ASW Rotary Wing Aircraft ASW Capabilities and Limitations, MPRA Aircraft ASW Capabilities and
Limitations, Submarine ASW Capabilities and Limitations, IUSS overview, Submarine Threats and Tonals and
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8. EIPB/PCIMAT Overview.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: C-5B-0012)
MILITARY TRAINING:NOV 2012 - NOV 2012
NAVY COURSE: S-5B-0001, TAWS PRIMER
LENGTH: 3 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates JAN 2005 - APR 2015)
To provide Aerographer's Mates and METOC Officers with the fundamental knowledge required to effectively utilize the
Tactical Acquisition Weapons Software (TAWS). This includes buttonology, interpretation of graphic outputs and the
interaction of TAWS with other tactical software. / This course is designed as an introduction to TAWS for junior
personnel or as a re-familiarization tool for experienced technicians and forecasters. The course includes software
overviews which progress into baseline scenarios, reinforcing the buttonology and lecture material.
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-5B-0001)
MILITARY TRAINING:NOV 2012 - NOV 2012
NAVY COURSE: S-5B-0005, CENTCOM FCSTG
LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates DEC 2005 - APR 2015)
The CENTCOM Forecasting Course is intended for AG Forecasters (NEC 7412). The course covers topography,
geography, climatology, major seasonal weather patterns, and operational impacts for military operations in the
CENTCOM AOR. Emphasis is given to synoptic and mesoscale analysis techniques that can be used to help a
forecaster analyze and use a synoptic or mesoscale model in the CENTCOM AOR / The CENTCOM Forecasting
Course covers topography, geography, climatology, major seasonal weather patterns, and operational impacts for
military operations in the CENTCOM AOR
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: S-5B-0005)
MILITARY TRAINING:APR 2012 - APR 2012
NAVY COURSE: A-500-1000, NMT
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9. LENGTH: 2 Days.
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM SERVICE COURSE FILE:
(Description dates NOV 2004 - APR 2015)
To ensure the continued professional and personal development of junior enlisted Sailors during the initial phase of
Naval Service. / Covers such topics as: Decision MakingEqual opportunityDiversityDiscriminationHazingSubstance
abuseBlue on BlueSexual ResponsibilitySexual HarassmentSexual assaultSuicide awareness and
preventionFraternizationPlanning and Time ManagementStress ManagementAnger Management
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-500-1000)
MILITARY TRAINING:FEB 2012 - APR 2012
NAVY COURSE: A-950-0001, Recruit Training
LENGTH: 8 weeks (157 hours)
COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION:
(NV-2202-0165, Exhibit dates AUG 2002 - APR 2015)
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of general military and Navy protocol,
first aid, personal health, safety, basic swimming, water survival skills, physical fitness, and fire fighting.
Audiovisual materials, practical exercises, classroom exercises, laboratory, and lecture. Topics include military protocol,
seamanship, fire fighting, first aid, safety, health, and physical conditioning.
CREDIT RECOMMENDATION FROM AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
(NV-2202-0165, Exhibit dates AUG 2002 - APR 2015)
In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in personal conditioning and 1 in
personal community health (10/06)(10/06).
(NAVY TRAINING HISTORY COURSE: A-950-0001)
** Note: Limited training history is available prior to FY 84 (ARMY); FY 78 (NAVY); FY 70 (AIR FORCE); FY 67 (MARINE CORPS)
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