Army
COMBAT

MOS

W7

Special Forces Underwater Operations

Description

Leads and executes Special Forces underwater missions including infiltration, reconnaissance, and sabotage. Skilled in combat diving, maritime navigation, demolitions, small-unit tactics, mission planning, and operating in high-risk, denied maritime environments.

Core Skills

  • mission planning
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • team leadership under stress
  • joint and combined operations coordination
  • intelligence-driven operations
  • communications discipline
  • operational security (OPSEC)
  • situational awareness
  • problem solving in austere environments
  • training and mentoring
  • after-action review and debriefing
  • interagency coordination
  • small team management
  • decision making under pressure

Common Certifications

  • ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
  • Executive Protection/Close Protection Certification
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Firearms Instructor Certification
  • First Responder/EMT Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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