Navy Quartermaster (QM)

The quartermaster is the enlisted member in charge of the watch-to-watch navigation and the maintenance, correction, and preparation of nautical charts and navigation publications. They are also responsible for navigational instruments and clocks and the training of ship's lookouts and helmsmen. They perform these duties under the control of the ship's navigator or other officer if there was no officer navigator. In the modern navy, a quartermaster is a petty officer who specializes in navigation. The rating abbreviation is QM. The symbol used for the rating and worn on uniforms is a ship's wheel. #navy #quartermaster #military
On U.S. Navy submarines, the job of a quartermaster is done by a qualified navigation electronics technician (NAV-ET). Along with the job of a Navy surface QM, NAV-ETs are also responsible for electronic systems that deal with navigation, internal communications, atmosphere monitoring, ship's entertainment systems, re-circulatory air systems (ventilation) and remote valve indication or manipulation.

[@rdenHotEd]

This is the kind of guy who could talk about the frog respiratory system for hours and it'd still be interesting.

[@ineedanerf4648]

lol

[@BasketofLotion]

72 hours with no sleep? Wtf that's awful

[@TheDevanator000]

@@j.louisv.123 medically speaking it is actually awful for your body and mind longterm. Sleep is extremely important. Body builders always preach that and I dont see them selling girlscout cookies.

[@BennyWinslow]

Hull Technician (HT). Also, there are Navy divers that weld. Go for it. -Benny

[@RoyalJ67]

Benny Winslow what is a combat orientated jobs other than Spec Ops

[@Cool5gamer]

Benny Winslow hi

[@malloryphelps]

I am currently in DEP for the navy and my contract is pact an, I have a request to change it to either pact fn or pact sn. The jobs I wanted weren't available when I enlisted in February. So I went pact for now. If I change my contract to pact sn, how hard would it be to get gunners mate. Which I qualify for.

[@loudmouth9048]

Jeremy T I got seaman pact to I ship in 10 days and I really wanna strike for GM any tips or advice

[@Hellogoodbye19979]

0:07 It's like you read my mind

[@tacticalpratt9622]

Winston Smith how was it cause I'm where you were a year ago

[@derekl5398]

Me too.

[@BrieChiez]

I love the way you edit your videos

[@jazzblackvalcin3097]

72 hrs with no sleep🤦🏾‍♀️ ion think I can handle that 🤔😭

[@brunojung1984]

I was a Korean navy officer. When our ships are underway our bridge is so quiet you can hear a pin drop. When USS JSM came to Korea I was so surprised that bridge was so busy.

[@JLamchop]

Bruno Jung I'm on that ship right now :) we go to Korea a lot. Thanks for the hospitality!

[@waedjradi]

Good selection, on the background-music.

[@cbanderson486]

do you know what song it is?

[@drahkas8526]

Hell yeah! It's always nice to see a fellow FFG sailor on the youtubes. I was an ET2 on the Reuben James(ffg-57) out of hawaii, in charge of keeping that crappy gccs-m working. I gotta agree that frigate crews are the best crews!

[@indigoTint]

😂ranch dressing and buffalo wing sodas wtf

[@brendanmann9876]

The jobs that sit in those chairs what are they I want it

[@mgaiztambay3051]

OS 😂

[@Nesqwikz]

What Jobs in the navy do you get to shoot and use a gun or is that just the ARMY? Sry if its a dumb question :/

[@ineedanerf4648]

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[@danyheatleyall-star3677]

Azey Pills you could also join the marines and be a part of the expeditionary force if you want to serve on the high sea 🌊

[@marcoalonzo1311]

Commander Bly Is the expeditionary force infantry?

[@noodlesoup5202]

no question is a dumb question

[@screamrad218]

Really aiming for the Navy, Benny. Really looking forward for this journey.

[@MatthewBrumfield]

I'm in 8th grade and my brother is going to be an Air Force Officer. I really thought about joining the Navy and be known for serving my country and go to ROTC in 4 years

[@gone.sailing]

lmfao you know me so well im exactly what you just said searching youtube and searching how hard boot camp is. 😂

[@juststoic3809]

is it hard to learn everything about quater master?

[@YiskaGudricht]

Is there a Reserve for QM?

[@JetsuLIVE]

What camera are you using for the footage around 0:30 it looks interesting

[@Scarrrz]

Dude this video was GREAT. I was laughing so hard at the dude that kept drinking the soda lmaooo. I ship out May 10th. Enlisted as a QM, and as you said, as long as I am surrounded by the right people, I am 100% looking forward to my journey with the Navy!

[@BennyWinslow]

Go get em Sailor!

[@brendanroy452]

I just enlisted as a Quartermaster today, I'm 18 and was hoping you could go into further detail about the job and what it's like, I leave Nov 1st so I still have a while to wait but any additional information would be much appreciated. Also I was wondering how did you become a forward Gunner as QM or get put on a small boat, I was led to believe I wouldn't be handling weapons as QM and that I would be on much larger boat's not the small boat you where on, did you volunteer for that could you explain please?

[@BennyWinslow]

Brendan. Congrats on QM. Forward gunner on a small boat..well, you'll have many paths available to you in your Navy career. Keep your ears open. Something might pop up. As far as handling guns. I was a .50 cal gunner as a seaman on a warship...as well as a quartermaster. You will always handle guns as a watch stander in port. If you want to handle guns, talk to your Master at Arms. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@cesarvalle5301]

brendan roy hey I enlisted as a qm too I'm excited as well. Are you in the dep program ?

[@samlancaster3130]

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[@cardielfernandez3868]

I also enlisted as a qm i leave july 10

[@brendanroy452]

They changed my ship date from Nov 1st to Nov 8th so I'm about to leave. Still super excited for QM, something about being on the bridge in the thick of the action sounds appealing and very few rates put you on the bridge stright out of schooling, so it an honor. I've heard that it's possible for QM to get put on submarines but I'm not sure, I'd like to actually go on one. Anyway good luck to all.

[@theonetheonlydeganthevegan4392]

I was thinking about Engenerring or Medical or electrical, anything that I can carry over to a civilian job. In all honesty only reason why I'm joining is to serve on a Air craft carrier and get benefits for University and get some money being on the sea (love the sea). I also thought about Nuclear but I'm not American (Yet) that has been living in their home country for the past 5 years (going to enlist as soon as I return) so I doubt I'll get a security clearence. (came to the US when I was 1 found out I was illegal when I was in middle school). What do you think about the 3 I wrote and the 4th one that I may not be able to do?

[@sneakzz3714]

US Navy the worlds finest navy Non Sibi Sed Patriae

[@Crmsn-qk2io]

I want to work on jet engine's but I don't think I'm that smart I have some mental problems I'm kinda dumb a little bit

[@mightymike721]

although, no offense to the men and women who are out there sailing for months at a time protecting our country. much respect for anyone who is in the military..

[@ws8061]

I was a Deck Seaman or striker and a Gunnersmate and if I had to choose any rate other than GM it would be QM. I loved being on the bridge and you can be stationed on almost any platform from expeditionary to Carriers.

[@santiagosalas863]

You can be expeditious?? I’m about to graduate from a school and i want to be expeditionary so bad

[@ahmirscruggs6933]

im a future sailor qm and I've been looking for a video like this thanks

[@TroyOt2]

How is being up 48 /72 straight fun? NOT SAFE.. Lets play hit that tanker.

[@rongonzalez9072]

QM3 Gonzo here. Many a 3/4 day sea and anchor details. Loved my job

[@BennyWinslow]

Good times Q.

[@kaleparker03]

Frigate I’ll join

[@ImZmellingyofear]

What's the background song?

[@cbanderson486]

ive been looking everywhere i cant find it at all.

[@jennifermartinez4928]

I just signed for QM and honestly I really wanted to be a medic is it too late?

[@likeastormgaming9711]

would you recomend being a helmsman

[@MorphSligo]

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[@t3nosanfran803]

Was a QM aboard a Cleveland class cruiser and then a Sumner class destroyer in the 1970s in the Gulf of Tonkin & the Mekong River Delta. It was intense navigation. Got acutely intense when we entered Haiphong Harbor to assist in mining it in 1972. We were all scared, yet, it was an exhilarating adrenaline rush ! I was on the helm.

[@Lo_Lyfe]

Those were the days, USS Camden AOE 2 baby 01 to 06 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@teflonkj7563]

How often do you work in a team as qm I just signed for it today? I like working as a team and how often do you have watch ?

[@BennyWinslow]

Congrats on your choice. You picked the right profession my friend. 90 percent of the work you do in the Navy is team centric work. Most QM work involves the entire gang. Let me know how it goes. - Benny

[@teflonkj7563]

Benny Winslow brooooo the fast reply means soooo much I swear It means a lot I most definitely will let you know I ship January 5th i had a lot of nervousness you took a big chip off my shoulder .

[@joscar062]

@@teflonkj7563 How is it? I’m looking to join as a quartermaster as well

[@katybug256]

Wow I'm so grateful I found your channel! The job I was given when I was sworn in is a QM as well and I leave for bootcamp next month. I've read so much information about this rate but I've been searching for an experienced QM who can tell me far more information on a more personal level. So thank you for creating this channel! :)

[@andrek5533]

Katy Montejano I was with my recruiter today and he was suggesting QM as a choice. I said aviation or BM, he said I scored too high to be a BM lol. QM sounds interesting tho. Everything at the 2:10 mark sound like a foreign language.

[@katybug256]

Andre K Definitely look into QM, it's a very interesting job. I highly look forward to having a career in the Navy as a QM. But remember to do your research on any job that sparks your interest so you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. I wish you the best of luck :)

[@andrek5533]

Katy Montejano I will, the recruiter gave me a site I can go on to look up each rate. It tells a lot of stuff about the rate, like the work environment, how long A school is, etc etc. The part about the stars at night got my attention lol. Where I'm from, as a kid I spent the summers in the "country" area. There was little light, and at nights, it seemed like the entire sky was crowded with stars. On a few occasions ive seen satellites or even a "shooting star" or two go by. I wish you the best of luck in your journey. Maybe I'll see you on the bridge sometime lol

[@brendanroy452]

I enlisted for QM back in May. I leave Nov 8th so it's only a couple days away now and I'm extremely happy with my choice of QM from everything I've read and watched QM seems to be a great rate. Being on the bridge, the most important room on the ship surrounded by the most important people on the ship, being on a first name basis with the Captain. All of that honestly just makes the rate stand out above others. I'm 19 and knowing that the U.S. military and my Captain will look towards me to Guide, Drive and overall just keep track of one of the Navy's ship's at such an early age is honestly a privilege to do. I can't wait in a couple months I'll be actually be there. I'll let you guys know how bootcamp went.

[@karlyb8804]

So this comment was 2 years ago? Do you guys have any advice for future QMs ?

[@nhroadhog7701]

nice video, QM3 here served 1986-1990 USS Connole FF-1056 Newport, RI. QM is the greatest job in the Navy. Yes we 72 hour watches.

[@abinluke4051]

what education do I need in order to do what ur doing ?

[@adidas4785]

Abin Luke high school diploma or GED

[@nickosullivan4049]

I'm shipping out for basic 12122017, the rate I picked was QM. Are there any tips you could give me that would help out with my future career? I'm going to need all the help I can get.

[@Christ_King25]

Any in depth on daily life of a gunners mate?

[@BennyWinslow]

Jacob. GM's do a lot of cleaning and maintaining guns. That's the hard part. The good part is GM's can be attached to some cool teams and wonderful places.

[@alvinfrazier4152]

I was a QM2 on the USS Midway back in the day, and it was one of the best times of my life. I loved the job!

[@Chance229]

And I have osgood schlatters deacies in my right knee witch causes me to run slow and not run correctly will that effect me

[@BennyWinslow]

+NO CHANCES If you can make the mile an a half run in under 12 minutes, you should be fine. My knees are messed up right now but when it comes time to test, I suck it up for a few minutes, run and it's over. Twice a year. In bootcamp you'll be running a couple miles every other day. There's a lot of people that don't run well but get through bootcamp. Doctors will make sure you are healthy enough to run before you go in to the Navy. -Benny

[@Chance229]

+Benny Winslow alright thank you Benny I would like to be in the navy but not for the longest time like less then 5 years is that possible

[@BennyWinslow]

Your first contract will either be four or five years. Keep me posted on your progress and I'll try and help if you need it. --Benny

[@Chance229]

+Benny Winslow cool I will have to start training right away I am almost a Eagle Scout witch I heard gets you some extra money in the navy

[@BennyWinslow]

Yes, start training and go hard. I'm not sure about eagle scout money. Worth asking a recruiter for sure though. -Benny

[@frankr.6571]

Thank you for the high-quality content! Not trying to "riverine nose" (get it "brown" water Navy! sorry lame joke). I've watched a couple of your videos and subbed. Future Sailor, here, I picked IC. As QM on a ship did you ever work with or interacted with an IC or EM? From what I've gathered IC troubleshoot the 1MC system and the ship's gyrocompass and has similar duties to EM, at least thats what the job detailer told me lol.

[@kickkz-4969]

M. M be

[@dreajoy9127]

Thank you for this video! I ship out on the 20th as a QM so this was definitely worth the watch!

[@jeffclark5206]

I was an MA and just about every single person I served with was either a dirtbag or a soup sandwich.

[@donniemontoya9300]

Makes me kinda sad I'll probably never be on a small ship for any real amount of time. I'm AV which yeah carriers are badass and the flight deck is something special but that means I wont really have any surface warfare stuff on destroyers, cruisers, or frigates. Living on a destroyer would be awesome.

[@badweetabix]

"Pick wisely"?! How do you do that when the Navy does not give you a choice?

[@theonetheonlydeganthevegan4392]

+badweetabix Well you do have a choice they just push you towards the jobs that have the most openings. If your scores are high enough you can get any job you want as long as its not over crowded. I may be wrong but I'm 99% sure its like that.

[@john5743]

my ASVAB score was fairly high and I only had 2 jobs to pick from. IT and CM. I chose CM and I was lucky because that was exactly what I wanted besides AM and AD.

[@nicoled7510]

No, that's how it is. I had scored a 90 out of 99 on my ASVAB so of course I was available for more options. When I went to MEPS, they gave me a pretty good selection of choices that I could choose from, but it's true they do try to enforce the ones they need on you. I ended up choosing to be a Nuke because I have an interest in Physics and Chemistry and believed it was the right choice for me. However, you DON'T have to choose a job that day if you don't see a job you like.

[@spenserpayne4746]

Would you recommend gunners mate?? If shit gets thick would you want to be a GM?

[@EjNappe]

What's being a FC like? I signed for AECF So I'll either be a FC or ET.

[@glenm5034]

You must be very smart to get quartermaster job. In my past experience in USAF military jobs were assigned based on those aptitude test results. My dad was a radio operator on ships in WWII .

[@stevenmajicmike]

@Benny Winslow what are your thoughts on Gas Turbine Technician ( Mechanical ) ?

[@liamcarrillo1910]

Have you worked with any AO's? Leave for bootcamp in two months

[@cuzins45]

AO , EN , DC or MM which is most fun and which rate is the most daunting?

[@scottnovak1085]

the guy in the corner on the deck was playing galaga!

[@Wessel1510]

I know its kind of an old vid but do you have any experience with the EOD guys?

[@johnonorgan]

the bass drum is annoying but the video is interesting

[@Scarrrz]

Just graduated Friday!! Finally in A school as a QM and will be aboard the USS Rafael Peralta! Will be on a destroyer in Japan, and told I will probably be underway a lot.. But not sure how much is a lot, and how often, any info on what that looks like on average?

[@BennyWinslow]

Pumped for you! Congratulations on many front. First QM. You'll see and know every movement of the ship. USS Peralta, destroyer is the best ship choice you can make for your future. QM's on small boys learn quicker and rank up faster. FACT. Being underway a lot is a good thing despite what others say. The first few years are going to suck. The work is going to be hard, but you will have the time of your life in between. Japan is AWESOME. GOOD LUCK SAILOR.

[@Scarrrz]

@@BennyWinslow Thanks so much, man! I'm hoping to reach E4 before the end of next year. Currently an E1! :)

[@frankr.6571]

Thank you for the high-quality content! Not trying to "riverine nose" (get it "brown" water Navy! sorry lame joke). I've watched a couple of your videos and subbed. Future Sailor, here, I picked IC. As QM on a ship did you ever work with or interacted with an IC or EM? From what I've gathered IC troubleshoot the 1MC system and the ship's gyrocompass and has similar duties to EM, at least thats what the job detailer told me lol.

[@BennyWinslow]

+Frank Rios Frank that's the best comment I've ever read. Thanks man. I'll share the "Badass Mr. Rogers" comment with my crew and I'll mention it somewhere in a vlog for sure. I worked a lot with IC's. That's a great job brotha. Your detailer wasn't BS'ing you. You will have a vital job in the Navy and you will have a lot of fun. You will troubleshoot a major part of a ship and your shipmates will rely on you. Keep watching and I look forward to your progress. If you're ever in San Diego, let me know. -Benny

[@elijahdeleon3507]

This awesome I’ve been looking for info about quartermaster for a while and I’m glad you made a video about it. Thank you very much!

[@DevilDog-nz6xn]

ive been tryin to get in the army for the last month but they were to strict on i e of there policies and the army recruiter refered me to the navy so i decided tomorrow i gonna join the navy but i was wonderin " besides the seals " what are some badass navy jobs involving guns and boots on the ground " not in a boat "

[@brendanmann9876]

How would you become a Watch officer or something to do with bridge command?

[@ahoward2kable]

QM was awesome. FFG52 and DDG57

[@chikilin4831]

alot of sailors in the navy dont see the sun? what the heck!!!

[@chrish8152]

Is a mc a decent job for the navy? and what scores do you have to have on your asvab to work in the bridge

[@thejeepsta4]

Wha's your current job rn? You said a Gunner?

[@Arvuvu]

Ben Do you have a copy right on your videos I love to use them in a touch screen :D ty for your service.

[@myamaaai]

What jobs that are dealing with law are in the navy

[@VectorBlade9001]

How else do you get on the small boats? Would a gunners mate be placed on one?

[@alexisvlogspr8545]

I have a cousin he is! I proud of him!

[@olettacain9655]

nav vet qm over here....looking to make friends with other QM's

[@BennyWinslow]

Facebook has a QM board. Thousands. Check into that.

[@JacobAndJamal]

I figured Navy used GPS and modern nav aids to do all this . I’ve been in Air Force and worked with Army most my career thus far, so the whole ship/sailer life is foreign to me.

[@BennyWinslow]

Yeah I hear that. The Navy does use a lot of electronic navigation aids but they also teach navigators to use old school methods first. Thanks for the comment.

[@angrypolak0165]

how to be in those type of boats that you are in??? id love to be in that In the navy

[@Dontslaparound]

I love working with my hands, and wished also to gain firearms knowledge. The other day I was helping my cousin in his studio (he's a multimedia artist/sculptor), and all the shop tools are great for me, since Im behind a desk for my day job, and its become old hat. So far Ive been thinking Seabees, with these preferences of mine. Got any other suggestions ? Thanks and keep up the cool vids. Although I must add.. Im a bit preoccupied with.. how good of a marksman can I be, in boot camp, to begin with even. last time I even shot a gun was a couple years ago.

[@BennyWinslow]

+Dontslaparound Hey, Seabee sounds right for your interests. They have a good lifestyle. They are also a proud group. Most jobs in the Navy require working with your hands. I don't want to steer you one way or another. You just have to assess your options after the ASVAB. Do a lot of research. Ask a lot of questions. As far as marksmanship, don't worry about it. If you get a job that requires you to cary a firearm, the Navy will turn you into a marksman. No experience necessary. Do what you want and don't take a job that you are uncomfortable with. Good luck. -Benny

[@mightymike721]

I want to join the navy but I also want to expirience some action and combat and not be on a boat sailing for months sitting on my ass instead of shooting at terrorist.. is there any job in the navy out there for me or am I looking into the wrong branch.?

[@NewYorkYankeeForLife]

Look into the Seabees

[@seaph2022]

I'm from Philippines and I want to join as a quartermaster. How to apply there?

[@mgaiztambay3051]

Punta ka sa Amerika..tapos kausapin mo mga recruiter sa navy..tutulungan ka nila

[@cbanderson486]

anyone know what song this is? its addicting

[@claytonearl8150]

I just joined and got quartermaster I leave November 22nd for bmt I'm hyped

[@BennyWinslow]

Clayton, good luck man. QM is a good time. Let me know how it goes.

[@dndmnmp]

Hi, I have a question. What rank are you in the navy?

[@hassanmohamud3096]

How many months will I be deployed my first 4 years?

[@BennyWinslow]

If you are on a ship. One or two tours. 6 to 8 months a tour.

[@TheAlyssaRaptor]

How in demand are Cryptologic Technicians?

[@BennyWinslow]

+TheAlyssaRaptor CT's just like all rates are in high demand. There are always spots needing to be filled in he Navy because of the constant movement of sailors (retirements, new duty etc). -Benny

[@ryanzzification]

I would love to be a MA ? Have any history with that rate

[@BennyWinslow]

+ryanzzification MA's have a tough life for the first few years. Standing watch is a huge responsibility. Long hours and constant focus. They serve a huge role in the Navy. -Benny

[@ryanzzification]

+Benny Winslow thanks Benny honestly I would like that experience because afterwards I would like to join the LAPD

[@BennyWinslow]

Get it! Don't let anything stand in your way. -Benny

[@kelicbmetha2240]

Bro can we join in IT field for navy

[@ReyCha96]

Join the elites, join ADP

[@ImLordBrandon]

Where is A school? And also, can you just go sign up for qm?

[@shijirjargalsaikhan9604]

Brandon Lovell at Great Lakes IL

[@rohitmondal7188]

I like to joining in navy

[@ferdinandracsa2067]

is there such thing as land duty being a QM? or is it just sea duty your whole career?

[@katybug256]

Ferdinand Racsa the average career of a QM is 60% sea duty 40% shore duty

[@CallmeVon9]

what about a ma can u do a video on that

[@itzTobi11]

What do I need to score on the ASVAB in order to become a Navy firefighter?

[@barebeauty708]

All sailors are firefighters. They train us all to fight fires.

[@TheKbryan96]

Do you have any insight on the (LS) Logistics Specialist rate?

[@rubenespinoza5000]

LS is 200% overmanned in the navy you will never make rank above 3rd class if you're lucky. Look at other rates LS is supply not that great a job.

[@hankhill4353]

Damn that looks hard on rush hour lmao

[@mikoreyes5228]

How about the SWCC?

[@coreygardner5784]

first off, love your videos. Quick question, I'm finishing up my packet for Navy OCS. I'm prior service Army, and I am indecisive on what type of officer I want to be. Should I be Surface Warfare or Supply, any suggestions?

[@BennyWinslow]

+Corey Gardner Corey, thank you for the response to the VLOGS. I really appreciate it. I'm sure you've done a lot of research on both SUPPO vs. SWO. Looking at it from the enlisted side, SWO's have a high speed lifestyle, lots of responsibility, lots of work. You'll go to a ship automatically. You'll be in charge of a lot of sailors, you will be in a community with a lot of pride. SWO's are the extension of the captain. You will be leading men and women every minute of the day. SUPPO's have a more tranquil job in the Navy. Most of the work is done at a desk. The thing about SUPPO that is intriguing is the variety of places you can be assigned to. You can be attached to special operations commands, aviation commands, ships, you name it...we all need gear. I keep going back and forth on what I would chose. SUPPO's are happier people as a whole. They seem to have a good lifestyle. Either way you're going to have to grit it out for a few years. Once you hit Lieutenant, you're golden. If I were you Corey, I'd flip a coin. HA! Have a great rest of the week and stay in touch. -Benny

[@coreygardner5784]

yeah... I have done a lot of research and I find myself leaning more towards supply, but I always question it for some reason. I appreciate your time and the insight. Keep making great VLOGS!!!

[@Letsgofishin369]

How about master at arms?

[@عالمالسينما-س8و]

really great video, but my only concern is should i trust my commander? I mean what if they tell me to go to another country and fight there, am I fighting the bad people or the innocent people? and what if I feel the other side that I am fighting, is innocent ?

[@mmonroe6969669]

Its the navy my friend, you most likely will not see combat

[@عالمالسينما-س8و]

Matthew Monroe. do they fight too with the army or for the country? thanks for replying though (:

[@LowTremble]

i like the last message

[@judahbudah]

What do you think about the job of being a diver in the navy

[@BennyWinslow]

Bro I have no idea about divers. They don't wear uniforms much and PT a lot. I hear it's dangerous because they work under ships sometimes but other than that I have no idea. Sorry! - Benny

[@judahbudah]

Thank you

[@Heather-wh4nd]

i want to be a GM.