Navy Officer designator · Support
165X Public Affairs Officer
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
A Navy officer classification, not an enlisted rating.
Overview
Public Affairs Officers direct or participate in programs that distribute information to service personnel and the public. They prepare and edit materials, arrange publicity, review content for compliance with security regulations, and maintain relationships with media and civic, educational, and youth organizations.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part A (Edition 96, Jul 2026) defines officer designator 165X as: “Special Duty Officer - Public Affairs”
- 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 165X, cached text line 537
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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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