Torpedoman's mate

• Torpedomen perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on underwater ordnance
• Handle torpedoes and antisubmarine rockets launched from surface ships, submarines, and aircraft, as well as missiles, decoys, and countermeasures launched from submarines
• Originally loaded Polaris and Poseidon missiles aboard Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines; in port and underway, maintained and operated the missile launch tubes and their associated pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical systems. These functions have been taken over by for the Trident missile.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilities associated with underwater ordnance
• Prepare underwater ordnance for launching, conduct postfire/post-run routines, and weapons performance evaluation procedures
• Maintain and operate the anchor on board submarines
• Maintain, issue, and conduct training for small arms and act as subject matter experts in force protection on board submarines