Navy Rating · Combat & Infantry
111X Surface Warfare URL
Overview
A Surface Warfare Officer supports Navy missions involving antisubmarine, antiair, and antisurface warfare, land attack, missile defense, communications, and damage control. The officer also handles shipboard management and may serve with aircraft carrier, cruiser-destroyer, amphibious, combat logistics, or mine warfare forces.
Core Skills
- shipboard operations management
- combat systems and sensors familiarity
- communications systems oversight
- damage control and safety management
- multi-domain operations planning
- team and department leadership
- risk assessment and mitigation
- logistics and maintenance coordination
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- strategic and tactical decision making
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Fleet Management
- Facilities Management
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- National Able Seafarer (A/B)
- National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Less Than 100 GRT
Career Growth
- National Master 200 OC
- National 3rd Mate Unlimited OC or NC
- National Mate 500/1600 NC
- National Mate 500/1600 OC
What the Work Involves
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Project Management Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
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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