<P> Aviation boatswain's mates, handlers play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships . This includes aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations . Later in their careers ABHs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties . Other job assignments include deck edge Elevator operator, working the spotting board in flight deck control, Tractor driver, Tractor king (who dispatches tractors, and supervises tractor drivers) and performs aircraft engine starting . Handlers also operate mobile crash cranes, an mobile firefighting vehicles on the flight deck and hangar bay . ABH can also be assigned to' in port' fire crew, and Damage Control Petty officer (DCPO) which are in charge of the material condition and battle readiness of divisional work spaces . </P> <P> The duties performed by ABHs include: </P> <Ul> <Li> Supervising the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat . Often called "the salt of the deck", because they are the leaders of everyone, including officers, on deck . </Li> <Li> Performing crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Supervising the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat . Often called "the salt of the deck", because they are the leaders of everyone, including officers, on deck . </Li>

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