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112X Submarine Warfare URL
Overview
Submarine Warfare Officers serve aboard nuclear powered attack submarines, fleet ballistic missile submarines, or guided missile submarines after receiving training in the nuclear field. They may oversee safe nuclear reactor operation, maintain torpedoes and missiles, operate sonar, communications, and intelligence equipment, and chart the ship's position.
Core Skills
- systems thinking and integration
- communications systems management
- operations planning and execution
- technical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- risk management and safety culture
- technical procedure development
- team leadership and watchstanding
- situational awareness and decision-making under stress
- data interpretation and reporting
- cross-discipline coordination with engineering and intel teams
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel: X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo)
- Nuclear Facility Licensed Operator (LO)
- National 3rd Mate Unlimited OC or NC
Career Growth
- Nuclear Power Plant Operator: Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR)
- National Chief Mate Unlimited OC or NC
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.
- Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Related Occupations
- Nuclear Technicians
- Power Plant Operators
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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