The rate training manual is designed as a self-study text for Navy and Naval Reserve personnel preparing for advancement to Petty Officer Third Class (TD 3) to Second Class (TD 2) in the rating of Tradevman. Chapter 1 provides information on the enlisted rating structure, the TD rating, requirements and procedures for advancement, study references related to TD duties, and information on the use of rate training manuals. Chapters 2-19 cover the following technical aspects of the TD rating: elementary physics, techniques of training and instruction, instrument flight, aerodynamics, charts and navigation, air traffic control and voice communications, instructing with simulators, training aids, projection equipment, physiological training, ships systems training devices, electronic warfare, administration and logistics, electrical components and devices, computer fundamentals, maintenance, accident prevention, and security. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, and charts are incorporated throughout. Qualifications for advancement are listed as they relate to TD level and corresponding chapters in the manual. The associated nonresident career course (115 pages), consisting of a set of assignemnts and self-scoring answer sheets for TD 3 and 2, is included. (Author/BP)