Navy Rating · Combat & Infantry
113X Special Warfare URL (UDT/SEAL)
Overview
A Special Warfare Unrestricted Line Officer serves as an Unrestricted Line Officer qualified in Special Warfare. The specialty combines Unrestricted Line officer status with qualification in Special Warfare.
Core Skills
- special operations mission planning
- small unit leadership
- risk assessment and mitigation
- intelligence preparation of the battlespace
- joint and interagency coordination
- operational security opsec
- communications planning and procedures
- training and readiness management
- crisis response and contingency planning
- decision making under stress
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Diving logbook software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Physical Security
- Emergency Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Antiterrorism Credential (ATC)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Career Growth
- Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
- Marine Radio Operator Permit (MP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
What the Work Involves
- Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
Related Occupations
- Business Continuity Planners
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Ship Engineers
- Security Managers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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