Navy Catapult Officer - Shooter

[@dr.alestie5082]

i cannot express how badass that pose looks

[@grzyb11]

Which one

[@carlosenriquezegarra]

I suppose he is talking about the firing hand low body when the shooter shots the way to the fighter jet.

[@-j3rmamph3tamine-83]

Hell yeah I’m studying for my asvab right now and will take the test in about a month and hopefully will ship out in 3-4 months. It seems so un real to watch these videos and to think I could be up there doing that by next year💪🏼😤

[@americasnavy]

You got this 💪

[@aidenjordan8389]

@@-j3rmamph3tamine-83 hey how did it go?

[@TSemasFl]

The Navy now requires the shooters to have some cool dance moves before launching aircraft.

[@freyralvis7737]

Really?cool.

[@Babysteps1000]

IKE shooter gangnam style brought me here LOL

[@mabrams8740]

I've notice that.

[@nickinportland]

I heard the top gun leg kick after shooting is preferred

[@fingerpickersmith1]

The shooter I know says this is malarkey. But some have added dance moves for social media fame.

[@howardtreesong4860]

The whole choreography of preparing the jet for flight, culminating in that one gesture by the shooter ‘Go!’. Pretty powerful.

[@americasnavy]

Right? Pretty awesome stuff.

[@ChristianLife888]

Such a profound respect for these amazing Sailors!!!! While every move is absolute reason, they make watching their responsibilities a pleasure!!! God bless America 🙏🏻✝️🇺🇸🗽

[@destroyedidiots4730]

Did 8 years and don't regret a second of it, even though I was a ground pounder I was trained to integrate into a ship's personnel and mission plan and it's awesome to see them work.

[@jake_runs_the_world]

destroyed idiots respect ✊🏿

[@vishesh_bhardwaj]

How to get this job ?

[@TheKenji2221]

@@vishesh_bhardwaj Enlist in the Navy. And hope to get a seat on a carrier's deck

[@michaelmappin4425]

@@vishesh_bhardwaj sign up as an undesignated airman or wash out of any aviation rating school. You could also go to school for aviation boatswain's mate but then you won't have a cool story like the rest of the division.

[@Julian-Moon]

Amazing wish you all the best

[@McKlunkers]

These guys and girls are contenders for the coolest people ever awards...

[@ilianamartinsen4174]

I`m glad that finally, some people such as your selves are taking the time to post these videos, it is important to know the Amazing job the ground crew does to make sure the pilots are safe and ready to take off. No one did this before... I respect the ground crew more now and I respect them.

[@Kraken9911]

Bill Burr: "The guy on the deck pointing "The war is THAT way!"

[@michaelmappin4425]

Bill Burr has no clue.

[@Irfan87]

@@michaelmappin4425 Imagine not understanding nuance and a joke.

[@johnsparks007]

the wind direction is blowing out of that way

[@Republic3D]

@@johnsparks007 the wind direction is the opposite way the shooter points.

[@johnsparks007]

@@Republic3D right so he's pointing to the north the wind is blowing out of the North and the aircraft is flying into the wind for greater lift for example

[@mickb474]

A very worthwhile career, in one of the most dangerous environments in the world!

[@montanacrone8984]

Thank you, men and women, who keep us safe! (Navy brat here!)

[@zmaninpgh]

I was a yeoman third class in operations and the reactor departments from 1984 to 1988. Some of the best times of my life! I miss it so much. Right after we got in from a six-month deployment not even a day or two later our families went out for a tiger cruise and they drop bombs in the water far out and the F 14’s broke the sound barrier. All of the families were very impressed and had a great time.

[@americasnavy]

💪💪💪

[@scarlettroger1508]

They’ve got “highway to the danger zone” playing in their helmets

[@rustysreality1091]

I had highway to the danger zone playing in my head while watching this..

[@mcedd54]

I 'still' miss seeing the Tomcat in operation on and off the deck. Meanest looking jet fighter ever made!

[@slowpoke96Z28]

my knees hurt just from watching lol.

[@samuel9272]

Even though I'm from the UK, this job is inspiring me to become an aircraft handler in the Royal Navy

[@americasnavy]

HOOYAH ⚓️⚓️

[@michaelbirdsong196]

BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE NAVY THANKS FOR KEEPING OUR SHORES AND AIRSPACE SAFE!!!!!!!

[@daichishimmura9886]

This jobs looks so fun

[@anglerbluerunner833]

But so danger

[@tferrara6800]

It’s very scary and dangerous

[@tferrara6800]

The cable can snap and kill u

[@colephillips2348]

Easier said then done

[@kmmediafactory]

@@tferrara6800 That's why there is a flight deck saying, "Keep your head on a swivel"

[@willroderick4629]

THIS IS AWESOME! I SHIP TO NAVY BOOTCAMP NOV. 19, 2019! GO NAVY! GO USA! 🇺🇸⚓🇺🇸⚓🇺🇸⚓

[@tomdavison9107]

Will Roderick Good luck son!

[@sarahjanebaranet4649]

Good luck , shipping for bootcamp Jan 5th as AM

[@uh6311]

Will Roderick good luck 🍀

[@jayruusamaa]

Shipping May 4th as CTT good luck man!

[@JustJohn505]

Tomorrow man good luck

[@billmurray8954]

Was in the Navy in the mid 60's was nothing like it is now. Carriers were called " bird farms ". Guess things change with time. Still have friends from my Navy days 54 years after my seperation. God bless the crews and ships of the U.S. NAVY

[@michaelmappin4425]

It's not that different except that it's become 1000x safer. They fight fires these days with quick efficiency. Long before the thermally protected ordnance has a chance to blow up in your face.

[@patrickmannion4952]

Thanks for your service, Bill!

[@HTX-pk6mu]

That pose gives me goosebumps every time I see it

[@americasnavy]

We get it ✈✈

[@mtf_nine_tailed_fox385]

Being a jet pilot is cool and all But seeing these Men and Women Work on board the flight deck working like clockwork is fricking awesome

[@sacredsouljourneys1643]

Thank you for Everything All You Do!

[@jeannemarie3704]

Go Navy!! Xxoo my dad was navy. Korea. He loved it. ✌

[@USA0312]

One of the coolest things to probably ever do! That just looks awesome and having your job being called "Shooter" sounds absolutely epic!

[@americasnavy]

Absolutely!

[@candle_eatist]

(don't let the navy know I told you this, but you can be a real shoota in the other branches too)

[@kingfadedz7882]

@@candle_eatist we don’t care

[@gj.053]

@@candle_eatist cool plane go fast

[@GamerNobre]

the most badass job on the aircraft carrier after the pilots

[@elizabethkuchta5097]

❤. From England 🇬🇧

[@maroonjason]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE EVERYONE! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[@americasnavy]

HOOYAH!

[@SenkaBandit]

@@americasnavy hello

[@americasnavy]

Hi 👋 let us know if you have any questions about the Navy.

[@SenkaBandit]

@@americasnavy why’s everyone gay

[@Nisamu-Bolt-Thrower]

Finally a little bit of love for DEMOT.

[@americasnavy]

⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@caroleastmond9064]

They are great at doing their amazingly wonderful job, big thanks to them all, thanks. Thanks!!!💝🎉

[@americasnavy]

❤️❤️

[@714.carlvr]

I do that pose the shooters do every time i score a goal in my soccer games, its the coolest thing ever.

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

What a Beautiful Rainbow! Kind Regards, England.

[@quin8037]

These guys are as cool as the pilots!

[@grzyb11]

they are not pilots dude

[@sharicross547]

They are pilots and officers. My son is one of them.

[@Michael-ol2jn]

@@grzyb11 Yeah, actually they are. Shooter is a non-flying billet for pilots after their flying tour.

[@torn-_shuttle123]

You’re all wrong. You don’t have to be a “Pilot” to be a “shooter”. In some cases, LDOs and even CWOs, can achieve their “shooter qualification”. It’s been an option for years.

[@GIGroundNPound]

Close to over 100 years of carrier operational pedigree right here ladies and gents. American Naval air power has come a LONG way thanks these men and women!

[@glizzygunna6541]

Gotta be hands down one of the coolest jobs in the world

[@americasnavy]

We have to agree!

[@SouthernArcher1962]

These people are awesome.

[@americasnavy]

HOOYAH!

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

Perfect! England! Regards.

[@madman53507]

4 years of college and you point in the air while somebody else pushes the button. Go Navy

[@michaelmappin4425]

True, but they are the final authority that winds, steam, clearance, and all flight parameters are met.

[@madman53507]

@@michaelmappin4425 I gotcha, just an old Marine teasing my Navy brothers and sisters 😆

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

AWESOME ENGLAND

[@nlight101]

Go Navy 2020- Proud Mom Of A Great SWO

[@Jimbo-og6ei]

Cool !!! 😎

[@jerrymessier7799]

Two years on the USS Coral Sea

[@brp1817]

WOW! You guys are AMAZING!!!

[@angiepersona5786]

You guys are amazing.

[@abhishekmishra5936]

They all look so passionate 😍

[@s.m.senses7199]

💙USA Navy🇺🇸💙

[@sasquatch5680]

Awsome job folks

[@thedhl777guy]

So for clarification a “shooter” is a commissioned naval line officer that is a Naval Aviator or a Naval Flight Officer. So to answer questions below yes you need a college degree and yes you need a commission. You also must be eligible for a Division Officer tour. The Navy is a fantastic opportunity so I encourage all to look into becoming a officer and joining.

[@omegathelast2347]

Amazing; for some reason, I always thought of these guys were Enlisted personnel.

[@neilmenon8943]

@@omegathelast2347 i think the guys on the deck are all enlisted, even the gut doing the shooting sign.

[@torn-_shuttle123]

LDOs can get their “shooter” qual. I’ve seen a designated ABE “Enlisted” that was a Chief, and had got selected as an LDO. And after a few years of performing as an ALRE Maintenance Officer, get their qualification as a Shooter. It can happen.

[@williamdodge5123]

USS FORRESTAL CV-59 82-84 Semper Fortis Semper Fidelis

[@rmattbill]

Very slick video. Well done!

[@RohanYadav-fj2mf]

Man.... Someday ❤️😍

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

Shooters! Thankyou! Kind Regards, England! I

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

People are Awesome! England!

[@lisamarielund6292]

Pretty awesome job! It beats working retail, fast foot or Door Dash which is what a lot of people that age end up doing.

[@terryandrews7271]

Make God bless you all. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@roofrat68]

Green shirt- catapult and arresting gear maintenance, purple shirts-fuelers, blue shirts- chalk and chains, yellow shirts-aircraft directors and shooters, red shirts- crash and salvage and ordnance, white shirts- safety, brown shirts- plane captain. Any questions? FYI. The flight deck belongs to ABH'S..

[@torn-_shuttle123]

I wouldn’t go as far or say that the Flight Deck belongs to ABH’s. I get that the ABH’s direct movement of Aircraft. But, there are other things that happen as well..

[@roofrat68]

@torn-_shuttle123 I don't see any other AB's needle gunning the cat walks resurfacing the flight deck with new nonskid nor painting all the lines on the flight nor repainting the island, do you?

[@alexkupkovic7695]

We need more Aircraft Carriers I love them

[@pointnozzleaway]

If I was 19 years old again , I'd be on a Flight Deck for sure !!

[@americasnavy]

HOOYAH ⚓️⚓️

[@boon6848]

that intro was fireeee

[@FlightDeckLife]

Who does the maintenance on the catapults and arresting gear? I'll wait 😊

[@genericperson6286]

Hahaha look who we got here... The god of Carrier Flight Deck Videos! Don’t give up the ship, mate!

[@grzyb11]

I think green shirts do that.

[@genericperson6286]

@@grzyb11 He's a green shirt, check out his channel!

[@michaelmappin4425]

Really cool guys that never sleep, never go on liberty with their V-1 buddies, never shower or go to the bathroom, yet somehow find time to go to the gym.

[@torn-_shuttle123]

ALRE all day!!

[@pigybak]

the person who pushes the button to launch, whats that position called?

[@michaelmappin4425]

If shooting topside, deck edge operator. If shooting from the bubble, the shooter presses the button.

[@davidreed7718]

I served on the USS Forrestal in the 60's, yes I served during the "forrest-fire insident.

[@stanasjes979]

1:18 she calls it a boat lol EDIT: GO NAVY, this is still an awesome vid

[@Skyprince27]

FYI: Aircraft carriers get called “the boat” all the time!

[@wing9s263]

Stan Asjes a lot of Navy personnel call it a boat.

AWESOME!!! USN ROCKS!!! #flynavy

[@stefanyarnot1706]

Haven't seen any shooters involved with helicopters when I was in. I was with a rotary squadron on the USS Constellation. All I see were LSE (Landing Signalman Enlisted). No where near.

[@michaelmappin4425]

Helicopter Control Officers are up in Prifly. They coordinate with the OOD to make winds appropriate for engage/disengage, or launch/recover. The LSE is talking to the HCO for everything they need to do from the helo spot. 5MC announcements concerning helo ops all come from the HCO. During regular flight quarters, the Air Boss or Mini is acting as HCO to do that work. After fixed wing flight quarters, shooters and squadron duty officers take care of it. Sometimes even the air LCPO can do it. 😉

[@americasnavy]

✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@vidrelaxambiance]

woov great

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

Thankyou! United Kingdom!

[@jd.3493]

So if they are really lively on the deck, are they “active shooters”? 😂

[@TheWizardGamez]

are the actual "shooter" "button presser math cruncher" allowed to use calculators

[@trottheblackdog]

A lot of the math is done down below as they pass the jet's all up weight (fuel and weapons included) to the steam guys, who calibrate the right pressure for the catapult. When they push the big red button, that cat will exert just the right amount of force to get 'er in the air at above stall speed.

[@zmaninpgh]

@@trottheblackdog When I was on the Eisenhower back in 1984 to 1988 we had a popcorn and ice cream stand right across from the steam room. Lol. It was so loud!

[@zane_anmz_3948]

Who is here after The Bucket list: Aircraft carrier from Dude Perfect?

[@samva350]

『 เƭƶ_ωჃlεƶ 』 me 😂 lol

[@LR1520]

Yep

[@bapples1233]

Mee

[@camhollo1139]

If you are quite clearly the Navy’s ploy worked

[@hafizeharun336]

me

[@KSK-b9l]

👍 최고급

[@sarahalbers5555]

Fly Navy!

[@elizabethkuchta4259]

What a Rainbow! Kind Regards, England!

[@glendalorenzojames]

God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ChathamFireDeptfan]

This is so dope

[@championboy8992]

What is the MOS for this please i would love to do this it will be like a dream come true

[@jamesmcdonald1687]

Edgar Ombasa Aviation Officers on a dissasociated sea tour will usually fill most of this role. Designator 1310/1320.

[@genericperson6286]

Naval aviators (officers) and aviation boatswain’s mates (enlisted) can be on this role

[@michaelmappin4425]

@@genericperson6286 Shooters are always officers. If the shooter is shooting bubble (ICCS), there will be an enlisted AB acting as topside safety. They give a thumbs up rather than launch signal.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Did nine years, 5 1/2 on Tin Cans. Always cool to watch flight ops on the Bird Farms.

[@americasnavy]

⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@michaelmappin4425]

I liked watching DDGs bob up and down and disappear through giant waves. I know that had I been on one of those, I'd have been barfing 24/7.

[@magnusmehlhoff5262]

Do you have to be a pilot to be a shooter?

[@americasnavy]

Nope! You can learn more here: bit.ly/3lgepbJ

[@Sikeawesome]

How would I become a navy catapult officer (shooter)?

[@jetson_]

Ever since I saw Top Gun as a kid I wanted to be one of these guys but now Im 26 and have kids and I don’t know if I really want to be gone on long deployments. Should of done it earlier.

[@michaelmappin4425]

You absolutely do not. Doing that job is incredible, but it sucks when you're out to sea, which is the only place carrier ops happen. In my 26 years in the Navy, I was probably underway close to 6 or 7 years; 3.5 years of it forward deployed. Even when the ship is home, you still have to stand duty and work hard.

[@drinksnapple8997]

Cat Officer - the job given to Helo & Patrol pilots, with average FITREP scores, to help them make O4 and thus qualify for a minimal retirement.

[@daryltolliver7271]

Awesome! GO NAVY!

[@americasnavy]

💪💪💪

[@geraldstiling3735]

Elvis in Vegas👉....

[@andersonstark7771]

Is that true?

[@小林とも-e9f]

トップガンを支えてるのは、彼らだ。カッコイイ。

[@andersonstark7771]

I also know that these officers can do it with their own style

[@FlightDeckLife]

Hey Navy MC's, What about when the catapults are shooting bubble and the Shooters are indoors? Who's launching the aircraft on deck then???

[@grzyb11]

Other shooters

[@michaelmappin4425]

A senior enlisted AB from V-2 Division will be assigned as topside safety PO. They give thumbs up to the shooter in the ICCS.

[@nlight101]

That is a heck of a trip!! Whhoooyyeeaahh!

[@spewgilist]

Surprised that a “shooter” is a vocal fried up-talker

[@nrgyzr2012]

USN from 80-88. Was on the USS Midway, CV41, which is an aircarft carrier from 80-83. I was attached to VF-161 Fighting Phantoms. Its NOT a freakin "BOAT"!!! Its a "SHIP"!!! A Boat goes UNDERWATER!! Hence the term "U Boat" to describe a Submarine! Jesus!! She's a CO, & uses BOAT to describe a CARRIER???? 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@cianmansfield]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@michaelmappin4425]

It's all semantics. I was on 6 carriers and often called it the boat.

[@jack1990181]

No after burner 😢at the night take off?

[@ClericChris]

100% cooler than even the pilots.

[@saamkapadia]

R u sure about that, i mean yeah the crews are cool but i mean… flying at supersonic speeds, dropping bombs and missiles and preforming manouvers that the average person would pass out or even die from. I think being a pilot or WSO is a bit cooler.

[@torn-_shuttle123]

I would state that the launching crew is better than the Shooter. Who do you think taught them?

[@MrDaldagnuur]

Can someone explain why do they need to those moves? Simple thumbs up is enough

[@williamtsmith9668]

They have about 7 things to check and they develope a little move for each item. Helps to remember.

[@momlikesmemore]

Why do they touch the deck before giving the go?

[@michaelmappin4425]

Gives them the chance to hold the launch until the pitching deck bobs upward so as to not shoot an airplane into a wave.

[@kobegene4962]

I want to join this amazing team💪😎

[@americasnavy]

You got this! You can chat live with a recruiter who can answer any of your questions: bit.ly/3pxEumL

[@paulsaragosa371]

Again st forioan and domestic

[@sugarwaves7506]

Is this ABH now?

[@joeavent5554]

It takes a college degree to launch aircraft? Go to any airport and it requires common sense and experience to signal to birds.

[@torn-_shuttle123]

It doesn’t take a degree. But, I wouldn’t trust an “Airport” employee to work on the flight deck just because they were employed at an airport.

[@vuhoangtrung1986]

look very cool

[@ladyhonor822]

❤ GOOD 😢

[@300deebo]

For those of you who don't understand, this is the NAVY, not the Air Force.