Navy Rating ST

Sonar Technician (STG Surface, STS Subsurface)

Navy ST (Sonar Technician (STG Surface, STS Subsurface)) typically involves electronics and systems troubleshooting, submarine or confined maritime duty.

Common Exposures

🧪 Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
🔊 Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
💪 Physical Strain
Repetitive hand motions, awkward positions
🌦️ Environmental
Confined spaces, recycled air, limited sunlight
🔊 Noise
Machinery noise in enclosed spaces
🧪 Chemicals
Diesel fumes, cleaning agents, nuclear materials
🪖 Combat/Stress
Isolation, extended deployments

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Physical job demands commonly contribute to chronic back strain
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Machinery noise in enclosed submarine spaces
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes High Disrupted sleep patterns in submarine rotations
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder Medium Extended isolation and deployment stress
9434 Major depressive disorder Medium Isolation and confinement stress

☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
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Cold War Era 📅 1945-1991
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Gulf War Era 📅 1990-2001
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Post-9/11 Era 📅 2001-present
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