Which rating is associated with crash and salvage crews?

The rating associated with crash and salvage crews is known as "Red Shirt personnel." This designation refers to personnel who are involved in handling the recovery and maintenance of aircraft after crashes on the flight deck. The term "Red Shirt" specifically designates those roles on an aircraft carrier that are responsible for explosive ordnance and flight deck operations, including rescue and salvage operations during emergencies.

The personnel wear red shirts to signify their specific role and to enhance safety and visibility on the flight deck during critical operations. Their training enables them to respond quickly and effectively to crashes, including the safe extraction of pilots and crew and the management of potentially dangerous situations involving aircraft fuel and munitions.

The other options refer to different specialties within naval operations. Ordinancemen are tasked with handling munitions, Photographer's Mates are focused on imaging and photography, and Aviation Structural Mechanics work on airframes and structural components of aircraft. While these roles are important, they do not specifically pertain to the crash recovery and salvage operations that "Red Shirt personnel" specialize in.