Navy Officer designator · Engineering
144X Engineering Duty Officer-Ship Engineering
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A Navy officer classification, not an enlisted rating.
Overview
A ship engineering duty officer works on the design, acquisition, construction, repair, maintenance, conversion, overhaul, and disposal of naval vessels. This officer applies naval engineering expertise to ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part A (Edition 96, Jul 2026) defines officer designator 144X as: “Engineering Duty Officer who is qualified as a Ship Engineering specialist IAW MILPERSMAN 1210-190.”
- The designator row is an identity/qualification statement, not a duty description, so occupation-specific skills, career paths, and credential recommendations are not published here; duties depend on the billet and community qualification.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 15839I Vol I Part A · Billet and Officer Designator Codes (NOOCS Edition 96, Jul 2026)
[1] Part A officer designator table, block 144X, cached text line 448
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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