Builder (United States Navy)

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Builder
Rating insignia
Issued byUnited States Navy
TypeEnlisted rating
AbbreviationBU
SpecialtyConstruction

Builder (abbreviated as BU) is a United States Navy occupational rating. A builder is responsible for the construction and repair of wood, concrete, and masonry structures. Their work can involve sheet rock, ceramic tile, or painting, while senior personnel deal with material estimates and labor projections. Builders also conduct the Navy's combat and disaster preparedness operations.[1]

The builder's rating badge shows two traditional tools for construction - the carpenter's square and the plumb-bob.

At the master chief petty officer level, builder merges with the engineering aide and steelworker ratings. At this level, they are referred to as a master chief constructionman.

References

  1. ^ "Navy enlisted manpower and personnel classifications". Bureau of Naval Personnel. US Navy. Archived from the original on 2007-02-02. Retrieved 2007-01-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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