Charged with the installation, maintenance, and repair of complex electronic equipment, Electrician's Mates are the U.S. Coast Guard's electrical systems specialists.
Acting in management, supervisory, and support capacities, Electrician's Mates are assigned primarily to the Coast Guard's fleet of cutters stationed throughout the world. Their responsibilities aboard these ships include monitoring electrical power generation and distribution, operating and maintaining Programmable Logic equipment and other process control technology, and maintaining interior communications and navigation equipment.
This coin salutes the skill and service of Electrician's Mates, whose dedication to duty helps the U.S. Coast Guard complete its mission.
