I started using the OBA's (First ship, USS Essex LHD-2, 93-98) and by the time I was on my 2nd ship (USS Momsen DDG-92 03-07 including PRECOM) we had switched to the SCBA's, and they were much easier to use.
3:46 WTF is a Missiles Officer? I'm going to guess he's the DIVO for CM division? (Combat Missiles) which when I was in was CM01 (Tomahawk) and CM02 (Mk-41 Vertical Launch System).
SME "Subject matter experts" DCs manage the repair lockers and train the crew on DC efforts. It's not just DCs, HTs, and MRs all in the same division. We all give out the same training to the crew. as DCs we have other systems on board that are maintained by us. HALON, Fire pumps, firemain, AFFF, CHT (more HT stuff but I still work on it), SD, MD, Fixed CO2 Flooding systems. The list goes on DCs are engineers responsible for training crew in Basic DC efforts all the way to advanced, Chemical and radiological warfare. We control all DC stuff on the ship. DC3, USS Cape St. George CG-71. Kinda long but that list of stuff is like 2% of everything we do the list is long of our spaces and equipment.
Hey guys im interested in joining and being a DC but i was just wondering: is there a difference between a DC in the navy vs a DC in the Coastguard?? if Yes what are they? Thanks
Flooding on a ship is not as bad as it sounds. It's usually pipe leaks that happens alot. And those are easily fixed. I guess if somehow a flood happens in the engine room it would be kinda scary.
It was good, but there were some bad parts as well. For one, there was A LOT of racism when I was in the service. I enlisted a year or so before the first Gulf War. There were few blacks in my division. And unfortunately, there were a lot of racists who were open about it. There was also a gang problem. And not just on the Nimitz. There were other ships at PSNS Bremerton, the Camden, Carl Vinson, Sacramento, and others. And sadly, there were gang members on all of those ships. One day there was essentially a riot at the ferry terminal in downtown Bremerton. It was a huge gang fight. It was so bad that after Shore Patrol helped the local police to break it up, the commanding officers of those ships forbid us service members to go down there, even to catch a ferry. The training was great. But some of the leadership onboard was bad. I sincerely hope that those problems have been addressed, and that the military has cleaned up shop.
Actually, it depends on the department. My uncle was a damage controlman as well, and he got a job right out of the Navy as a firefighter. But some places want you to have an actual civilian Fire Science degree. An Associates at a minimum.
@@jonathanbanura3439 hey I ship out next month for DC, I’m guessing you finished A-school already? Is there anything I soon learn before shipping? anything I should study on?
This job is classified to Hull Technician (HT) and Damage Control men (DC) where the training is geared towards those fields. Now others field do get basic knowledgeable training in this as well, HT/DC are the guys the ship turns to for fire control and damage repair over any other classification. Its the heart of our job. Former HT2 on board LSD-43 Fort McHenry, Sasebo Japan.
I was an HT in the late 70s and early 80s when both rates were combined....think carefully about your choice as choosing to be an HT/DC rate will change you forever... you will be the guy running TOWARDS the fire even after you get out, your friends and family will think yer nuts as you stand close to things that can go from bad to worse very quickly, respect fire but do not fear it....make the flames fear you...they didn't call us the "Nut Squad" for no reason
@@neckbroke2x that i can agree too. I was apart of the rapid response team HT2 from 00-04, running towards the fire or trouble while others run away takes real balls. Some think its cause we are crazy or cocky, I like to think it because we feel we can make a difference where others would fail. The safety of the ship and crew rests on your shoulders.
@@qp2qp226and its cuz we are crazy and cocky.....after all....if the Navy expected you to behave, they wouldn't give you a medal for good conduct....(needless to say I don't have one and neither did anyone in RDiv)
I must be really old, when I went thru Navy firefighting school an damage control. We used OBA's, rubber patches and twine to repair damaged pipes.
Me too! TBH the OBA was a POS. I would have much rather have their breathing apparatus.
"OBA"s - God Bless you. Did you also do Buttercup? 76-81
I started using the OBA's (First ship, USS Essex LHD-2, 93-98) and by the time I was on my 2nd ship (USS Momsen DDG-92 03-07 including PRECOM) we had switched to the SCBA's, and they were much easier to use.
Me too
Great Navy training I used for life!
This is what I'll be doing tomorrow so I'm trying to get a good idea and educate abit.
How was it?
Yea how’s it going also looking into this?
@@insanity3242 hey did you pick DC? If you did what should I learn ahead at home?
Buttercup was one of the best days I ever had!
This shit was so fun
Hey I picked this job anything I should learn ahead at home?
Is it bad to say that I found this training to be fun and exciting when I was in the Navy Reserves?
John Write was the training and only 10 weeks? What happened after training?
Nope, not at all! I enjoyed the hell out of fire fighting and the DC wet trainers!
Inflatable patching and shoring damage control very important , and telecoping beam
Very well done video
3:46 WTF is a Missiles Officer? I'm going to guess he's the DIVO for CM division? (Combat Missiles) which when I was in was CM01 (Tomahawk) and CM02 (Mk-41 Vertical Launch System).
Better ventilation indoor and close hatching isolate compartments and vacuum then no fire can burn
Great Video but one question: If every navy sailor is a part of damage control, what makes DCs special?
SME "Subject matter experts" DCs manage the repair lockers and train the crew on DC efforts. It's not just DCs, HTs, and MRs all in the same division. We all give out the same training to the crew. as DCs we have other systems on board that are maintained by us. HALON, Fire pumps, firemain, AFFF, CHT (more HT stuff but I still work on it), SD, MD, Fixed CO2 Flooding systems. The list goes on DCs are engineers responsible for training crew in Basic DC efforts all the way to advanced, Chemical and radiological warfare. We control all DC stuff on the ship. DC3, USS Cape St. George CG-71. Kinda long but that list of stuff is like 2% of everything we do the list is long of our spaces and equipment.
Woah interesting that there was a coastie in there.
There were a few! AND Natalie Dormer helped to make this video (5:03)!
im interested in joining as a DC but what is the difference between DCs in coastguard vs in the navy? thanks
If the sailors on the Bonhomme Richard had this training, we'd still have the ship.
They had it, just not enough Sailors on board at the time, and those that were there screwed up!
What’d he say around 3:06
Hey guys im interested in joining and being a DC but i was just wondering: is there a difference between a DC in the navy vs a DC in the Coastguard?? if Yes what are they? Thanks
No their the exact same job just 2 different branches.
The USN invented modern firefighting during WW2.
Which is scarier, fire or flooding on a ship? 😰😰😰
Flooding on a ship is not as bad as it sounds. It's usually pipe leaks that happens alot. And those are easily fixed. I guess if somehow a flood happens in the engine room it would be kinda scary.
And Wickum.
I was a Damage Control Man on board USS Nimitz CVN 68
Nosce Te Ipsum was it fun and did u get good experience in life with it?
It was good, but there were some bad parts as well. For one, there was A LOT of racism when I was in the service. I enlisted a year or so before the first Gulf War. There were few blacks in my division. And unfortunately, there were a lot of racists who were open about it. There was also a gang problem. And not just on the Nimitz. There were other ships at PSNS Bremerton, the Camden, Carl Vinson, Sacramento, and others. And sadly, there were gang members on all of those ships. One day there was essentially a riot at the ferry terminal in downtown Bremerton. It was a huge gang fight. It was so bad that after Shore Patrol helped the local police to break it up, the commanding officers of those ships forbid us service members to go down there, even to catch a ferry. The training was great. But some of the leadership onboard was bad. I sincerely hope that those problems have been addressed, and that the military has cleaned up shop.
Nosce Te Ipsum does this qualify you to be a firefighter when you go back civilian ?
Actually, it depends on the department. My uncle was a damage controlman as well, and he got a job right out of the Navy as a firefighter. But some places want you to have an actual civilian Fire Science degree. An Associates at a minimum.
Nosce Te Ipsum ok thanks for the info bro!!!
Can damage Controlmen be deployed on submarines
I would guess yes. Just cause you’re underwater doesn’t mean you don’t need fire suppression and basic pipe repair.
Yes I just signed my contract and yes you can
No DCs are surface ships only
Currently here..hooyah
Do you like being a DC?! I’m shipping out for Rtc soon and I’m going to be a DC
@@jonathanbanura3439 its super hard lol
@@brianbravo6930 if it was easy...everyone would do it
@@jonathanbanura3439 hey I ship out next month for DC, I’m guessing you finished A-school already? Is there anything I soon learn before shipping? anything I should study on?
Its such a shame they got rid of the blue camouflage
If i get a good score on the asvab I'm doing this job
This job is classified to Hull Technician (HT) and Damage Control men (DC) where the training is geared towards those fields. Now others field do get basic knowledgeable training in this as well, HT/DC are the guys the ship turns to for fire control and damage repair over any other classification.
Its the heart of our job.
Former HT2 on board LSD-43 Fort McHenry, Sasebo Japan.
I was an HT in the late 70s and early 80s when both rates were combined....think carefully about your choice as choosing to be an HT/DC rate will change you forever... you will be the guy running TOWARDS the fire even after you get out, your friends and family will think yer nuts as you stand close to things that can go from bad to worse very quickly, respect fire but do not fear it....make the flames fear you...they didn't call us the "Nut Squad" for no reason
@@neckbroke2x that i can agree too.
I was apart of the rapid response team HT2 from 00-04, running towards the fire or trouble while others run away takes real balls. Some think its cause we are crazy or cocky, I like to think it because we feel we can make a difference where others would fail.
The safety of the ship and crew rests on your shoulders.
@@qp2qp226and its cuz we are crazy and cocky.....after all....if the Navy expected you to behave, they wouldn't give you a medal for good conduct....(needless to say I don't have one and neither did anyone in RDiv)
@@neckbroke2x true I dont have one either lmfao