Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Combat & Infantry
CG-OAR12 Defense Operations/Readiness
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Defense Operations/Readiness officers facilitate Coast Guard activities in the defense community through national defense operations, planning, and execution at tactical, operational, and strategic levels. They serve in defense readiness positions within Coast Guard, Department of Defense, or interagency units and rotate between defense staff and operational assignments.
Core Skills
- defense operations planning
- joint operations coordination
- readiness assessment
- strategic planning
- interagency liaison
- mission analysis
- operational risk management
- staff action management
- defense policy analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- Administration
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
- Antiterrorism Credential (ATC)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
- Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
- RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
Also Common
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US)
What the Work Involves
- Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Related Occupations
- Treasurers and Controllers
- Security Managers
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Project Management Specialists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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