What does EN2 mean in NAVY

An EN2 is responsible for maintaining engines and propulsion systems of ships, vessels and aircraft, enforcing safe operating practices in engine rooms, performing repairs and other maintenance tasks, as well as supervising personnel assigned to work in the engine room.

Requirements for achieving the rank of Engineman Petty Officer 2nd Class can be found on the U.S. Navy website or through official documents provided by the Navy Personnel Command. These documents outline prerequisites such as physical exams and job qualifications that must be met in order to qualify for promotion to EN2 rank.

Yes. Those looking to achieve the rank of Engineman Petty Officer 2nd Class should pursue additional training relevant to their duties, such as engine-room operations, engineering laws, principles of electrical circuits or marine engineering systems maintenance practices.

Those assigned with supervision of personnel assigned to work in engine rooms may include Enlisted Personnel from grades E4-E9, as well as Officers from O1 - O6; officers who have reached O7 may serve on boards dealing with various engine room matters but will not typically manage those working within it directly.

Yes; like all members of the United States military services, Engineman Petty Officers 2nd Class receive certain benefits including health care coverage, retirement benefits after 20 years of service and access to educational assistance programs. Along with these benefits they also enjoy a variety of additional entitlements based upon their rank such as housing allowances, relocation assistance and legal aid services just to name a few.