To keep it short...
In the Navy enlisted ranks there are 4 categories of ratings.
1. Deck
2. Engineering
3. Aviation
4. Medical
Firemen are E-3 and below engineering guys. Their stripes are red.
Seamen are E-3 and below deck ratings. Their stripes are white.
Aviation strikers have green stripes and medical blue.
Examples of engineering ratings that firemen can strike for are Machinists Mate, Hull Tech (didn't have those in WWII), Boiler Tech etc...
Examples of seaman ratings are Bosun's Mate, Electronics Tech, Radioman, Fire Control Tech etc
Don't have a clue aobut the aviation and medical communties.
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