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What is ABH in the Navy?

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Duties of the Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Handling (ABH)
Supervises the movement, spotting, and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat. Performs crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal, and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.


Also to know is, what does ABH mean in the Navy?

Aviation boatswain's mates, handling (ABH) Aviation boatswain's mates, handlers play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations.

Additionally, what jobs are in the Navy? But if five-figure bonuses and rapid promotions sound intriguing, here are six sought-after Navy jobs you should know about.
  • Aviation Machinist's Mate (AD)
  • Cryptologic Technicians (CT)
  • Intelligence Specialists (IS)
  • Hospital Corpsmen (HM)
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians (EOD)
  • Aviation Rescue Swimmers (AIRR)

In this regard, how long is a school for ABH in the Navy?

ABE "A" school is five weeks and ABF & ABH "A" schools are six weeks in duration. All three schools are located in Pensacola, Florida. The AB rating requires a 60 month (5 year) service obligation.

What does a boatswain's mate do in the Navy?

Boatswain's mates train, direct, and supervise personnel in ship's maintenance duties in all activities relating to marlinspike, deck, boat seamanship, painting, upkeep of ship's external structure, rigging, deck equipment, and boats.

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