Description
An Unrestricted Line Officer who is qualified in Surface Warfare. Surface Warfare Officers are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. Antisubmarine warfare, antiair warfare, antisurface warfare, land attack, theatre air missile defense, support for Marine Corps and Navy Special Warfare (SEAL) missions, communications, damage control, and shipboard management all rely on the knowledge and expertise of Officers in the Surface Warfare community. Sea duty may involve working with or within any of the following forces: Aircraft Carrier, Cruiser-Destroyer, Amphibious, Combat-Logistics, Mine Warfare. Shore duty may involve a tour-of-duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations across the globe.
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
- training program development and delivery
- logistics and maintenance coordination
- incident management and reporting
- interagency and joint operations coordination
- strategic and tactical decision making
- process improvement and standardization
- technical documentation review
- budgeting and resource management
Common Certifications
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- State POST Law Enforcement Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.