MOS 88K Water Craft Operator

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[@johnsimms818]

Old vet here I was at Fort Eustis in 66/67 my mos was 61b20 assigned to co.612 heavy boat and lived on board an LCU . Sept 66 sent to Qui Nhon Vietnam assigned to 544th on an LCM - 8 boat main duty was unloading ammo ships at sea and carring ammo and supplies north . Was a pretty good job until January and tet offensive but still better than the Bush. A first Lt. In my vet group says he wouldn't trade jobs ,didn't like the idea of 60 tons of ammo in his lap.😅

[@johnrodriguez3870]

I saw My first Army Watercraft Operators , as a Marine, at NAVSTA ( Naval Station) Subic Bay, Philippines,in 1989-1990, when I was with both 13th and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable. I, as a Marine, did not know that the Army had more ⛵ than the Navy and Coast Guard. 🇺🇸⚓

[@Siamecho]

I remember 88K training at FEVA. We raked the woods in November for two weeks. I didn't realize there were that many holly bushes in Virginia. But the actual MOS good experiences. Loved Panama.

[@johnjames7541]

🤣🤣

[@5borough6g]

I was at FEVA as well and Panama,good duty ! I learned a lot.

[@cshaffer1847]

not going to lie. I have my MOS already planned but this looks fun as hell. At least have it as an option when I go to meps if it is open.

[@waterhead001]

I wish I knew more about this MOS.

[@NickDavis19878]

When you really want to be on a boat and forget that the navy exists

[@fredherbert7920]

A new voice actor, but the same script they've been using since the 1990s. 😂

[@michaelpinkerton4184]

What kind of license do you get??

[@Lon.BedStuyforLife]

Joined the Regular Army in 1996 as an 88K 👍🏽💯

[@77a24]

M

[@Cydia942]

I remember he was on the phone and his hair was wet so I dunno.

[@TheElvenKeys]

"...can help you transition from the military to the civilian employment sector because your skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem solving are skills and values in demand by civilian employers" -every MOS promotional video ever

[@brendanwilson4876]

This MOS doesn’t get much attention but it’s an challenging one both from a technical, physical, and safety perspective.

[@jadenspires1891]

I one time didn’t even know that the army even had ships

[@thehumblee.w.8370]

You guys cross train with Coast Guard, Navy?

[@jshaw3793]

Maritime Army operations pretty cool

[@Mc007-]

That MOS will take you to another side of the Army

[@TheMike5478]

😂

[@jacobbailey4810]

That’s very unique that the US Army has its own Maritime field compared to the US Navy

[@Bossmanewyche]

Need to hear from actual active duty member in this MOS

[@johnsimms818]

Not active any more but was a boat operator 66-68 Fort Eustis 66/67 on an LCU sent to Nam Sept 67 - Sept. 68 on lcm8 great job for I was born and raised on an island in so. Maryland

[@MONSTERKILLERMFLEXJR]

​@@johnsimms818Thats almost 60 years ago, your a legend

[@WheatleyGLaDOS]

I like how they wear the same US Navy blue coveralls but with the Army OCP name tapes.

[@briteidea08]

Same coveralls as the coast guard also.

[@aidanpysher2764]

We got those in the USAF as well as an aircraft maintainer.

[@MONSTERKILLERMFLEXJR]

​@@aidanpysher2764So basically all of the branches besides the marines

[@brasstacks5319]

The Marine Corps has an airforce but not a navy.. because the Navy. The Army has a navy ... but not an airforce (fixed wing anyway) because the Air Force. 🤣😂🤣 I love how that works out!

[@capy069]

army has an airforce

[@TheMike5478]

​@@capy069not fighter jets

[@NgJackal1990]

So Basically you're a soldier sailor hybrid, I wish I could know this earlier!

[@billevans7936]

Old Qboat sailor...some 1954 class LCUs..

[@kylepolins6330]

So pretty much the non gay navy

[@mr.fisher2320]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flight2k5]

😂🤣

[@gilbertheymans7650]

Kyle, you’ll know right!! While you’re driving your boat in the pond let us Navy people handle business and you just focus on playing wannabe Marine!! There’s a reason you don’t need to score high to join the army and you prove that

[@kylepolins6330]

@@gilbertheymans7650 aww did someone get a little butt hurt thats cute 😂

[@franciscoroman7290]

@@gilbertheymans7650 The Navy will take anyone that scores a 10 on the ASVAB lol

[@caveman__27]

When you join the army and end up in the navy

[@TheElvenKeys]

Do these guys get to do their job? Am I gonna be stationed at Fort Riley and do paperwork all day?

[@noelperalta4975]

LOOKS LIKE OS/QM NAVY

[@briteidea08]

Yeah, the field has changed big time. Many of the vessels have been sold off.

[@billevans7936]

I want my Qboat back from the commies...

[@briteidea08]

@@billevans7936 The the LT803 is for sale in Florida. A cool 3 million

[@billevans7936]

@@briteidea08 saw a '54 Class LCU for only $700,00 last year in Florida...would hve been much fun...lol

[@billevans7936]

I'd put up Qboat pix but I don't see thats possible? The generals fishing boat....

[@garysmith1863]

Wanna serve on a boat? Join the ARMY. Visit your local recruiter today!

[@ryan0150]

Lmfao

[@damionmeyerhoff7794]

Trying to reclass to this

[@heyman5363]

Did you ever reclass?

[@damionmeyerhoff7794]

@@heyman5363 nah, I re-enlisted for my current MOS 19k. Got SGT and my options were very limited

[@kiddied1426]

Do you know anyone who has this mos, do they like it?

[@wilsonchow9731]

This MOS is IMPOSSIBLE to land. Slots rarely open up.

[@briteidea08]

Check the reserves now. They have a bonus. But there’s no boats in the reserves now.

[@wasianboi9317]

just join the navy lol

[@austinwentz9879]

Had this when I first enlisted but was too stupid to take it. Looking at it for reenlisting possibility

[@twistedguy360]

@@austinwentz9879if you like being away for 270 days out the year lmfao

[@phantomthiefirwin9631]

Where does this MOS get stationed?

[@callme_nezzy9731]

Hawaii and Fort Eustis Virginia

[@sharkdog111]

@@callme_nezzy9731 Mare Island Naval Shipyard Vallejo, CA. I was stationed there.

[@sharkdog111]

Mare Island Naval Shipyard Vallejo, CA 94592. I was there. Great MOS.

[@77a24]

88k yı severiz

[@johnb.5162]

Hahaha or you could’ve gone PACT seaman in the Navy. Hooyah shipmates

[@whifu3219]

Cool.

[@gilbertheymans7650]

Just join the Navy, duh!! It’s cute because this is something every sailor learns! Go Navy

[@flight2k5]

Naw the navy is trash

[@user-xz1wy4to4o]

@@flight2k5 what's the difference???

[@flight2k5]

@@user-xz1wy4to4o between them? A huge difference.

[@user-xz1wy4to4o]

@@flight2k5 i’m just wondering why you wouldn’t just join the navy if working on a ship is your goal 🤔 they do more traveling and stuff

[@anthonyfletcher8053]

@@user-xz1wy4to4o don’t have to fight off all unwanted advancements from other dudes.

[@rodneytabb990]

Is like the navy but with extra steps ?

[@mikesmith6292]

@JPEoE outta pocket 😭😭

[@sharkdog111]

Yes but better. I was an 88Kilo. Smaller ships, larger sleeping arangements, and better food. It's a sweet MOS

[@gilbertheymans7650]

@@sharkdog111 - Nah Fam.. Don’t just listen to what your recruiter says. This is entry level for Navy to learn all these things.. We actually have a technical career we can use on top of this.. you can’t speak on it if you’re not in yourself.. Navy ships bigger, Navy sleeping accommodation better, food better, transition to civilian world easier and better, qualify of life amazing!

[@flight2k5]

@@gilbertheymans7650 nah fam the navy is trash.

[@capy069]

true@@gilbertheymans7650

[@xxbleedzxx2386]

I didn’t know army has a little navy

[@NgJackal1990]

They even have aviation units and their own ships.

[@humbertoarroyo962]

Where does mos usually get stationed at?

[@derubermuller5971]

Hawaii and fort eustis for pcs and japan tdy

[@sharkdog111]

@@derubermuller5971 Mare Island Naval Shipyard Vallejo, CA. I was stationed there.

[@flight2k5]

@@sharkdog111 or port Hueneme

[@BlackOperations530]

Does anybody get station at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina?

[@TheSuperSonicMan]

So pretty much a higher intelligent marines

[@brewchainz]

Lol

[@tecategt5]

Kids, what they don’t show in this video is what we like to call the black hole. The 331tc, also known as causeway. Where all of the shit leadership and shit soldiers go, the units soul purpose is to ruin your career and body. If you get put there out of ait, you will not go anywhere and have the worst experiences the most miserable 4 years of your life. Toxic leadership runs deep and is encouraged. You will be mocked and laughed at and never be recognized by other organizations. Because you have been tainted. You will not travel anywhere but Korea And not anywhere fun you will ruff it on a muddy beach and be shit on by everyone. You will not part take in anything remotely cool or fun. You will not get any training or certs to help you in the civ world. If you you’re unlucky enough to end up in the “yard” you will spend 4 years as a barnical scraper. The living condition on mission are that of infantry and the high level commands will shit on you the entire mission. While other units eat well ( and I mean well, stakes, lobster, fresh caught fish and ice cream basically 5 star meals) but you will eat MRE’s for a month. You will not deploy anywhere and if you volunteer for deployment the command of the 331tc will shit on you and throw you under the big dick bus of the army for trying to escape. Now with that said if you make it to an actual boat unit you will love life.

[@cc8070]

Is this a rare mos or do they have a lot of positions?

[@briteidea08]

It’s a small MOS.

[@judesarpong1273]

I come from America not Australia

[@davidgodsey3422]

Worst mos EVER 😂

[@tecategt5]

did you read my comment...

[@raines6664]

Why is that? Seems decent enough.

[@tecategt5]

@@raines6664 .....Kids, what they don’t show in this video is what we like to call the black hole. The 331tc, also known as causeway. Where all of the shit leadership and shit soldiers go, the units soul purpose is to ruin your career and body. If you get put there out of ait, you will not go anywhere and have the worst experiences the most miserable 4 years of your life. Toxic leadership runs deep and is encouraged. You will be mocked and laughed at and never be recognized by other organizations. Because you have been tainted. You will not travel anywhere but Korea And not anywhere fun you will ruff it on a muddy beach and be shit on by everyone. You will not part take in anything remotely cool or fun. You will not get any training or certs to help you in the civ world. If you you’re unlucky enough to end up in the “yard” you will spend 4 years as a barnical scraper. The living condition on mission are that of infantry and the high level commands will shit on you the entire mission. While other units eat well ( and I mean well, stakes, lobster, fresh caught fish and ice cream basically 5 star meals) but you will eat MRE’s for a month. You will not deploy anywhere and if you volunteer for deployment the command of the 331tc will shit on you and throw you under the big dick bus of the army for trying to escape. Now with that said if you make it to an actual boat unit you will love life.

[@derubermuller5971]

@@tecategt5 or you spend an eternity deployed in 97th

[@justaddressmeasking6625]

@@tecategt5 Well geez.... You just talked me out of it☹️