what is the navy rate that deals with dolphins?

cl_mentiny asked:


i heard that the navy does research on dolphin for sonar and stuff, and that dolphins are used to guard ships against enemy divers…not too sure about that one…but anyway, i was wondering what the rate was, and if there is a degree required to do it or anything like that

Dean

Tags: Dolphin, Navy, Stuff

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4 Responses to “what is the navy rate that deals with dolphins?”

1. Mr Puma Says:
   February 20th, 2009 at 1:11 am

   The military usually contracts that type of research out to Universities who do animal behavioral studies.

2. Yak Rider Says:
   February 21st, 2009 at 1:15 pm

   There’s no such rate. That’s stuff that’s done by civilian scientists employed by universities working on government contracts.

3. aaron w Says:
   February 22nd, 2009 at 11:30 pm

   The Navy Divers (ND) have an assignment for the mammals (dolphins). You’ll have to go through dive school and be among the top of your class so you have a better chance of getting your assignment of choice. And in case you don’t already know, Divers are Spec-Ops. That means schooling is no joke, VERY tough to be among the top. But don’t let the idea of it being hard discourage you, if you really want to go for it, start doing PT, get accepted to dive school and go for it.

4. Mrsjvb Says:
   February 26th, 2009 at 5:22 am

   there is no rating that does just that, although the field you are talking about does exist. it’s just that most of the people involved are civilians.