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180X Special Duty Officer-Oceanography
Overview
Special Duty Oceanography Officers apply oceanography, meteorology, mapping, charting, and geodesy to support naval strategy, tactics, and operations. They assess and predict how environmental conditions affect naval platforms, weapon systems, sensors, and operations.
Core Skills
- environmental data analysis
- oceanographic and meteorological modeling
- geospatial analysis
- remote sensing and imagery interpretation
- forecasting and predictive modeling
- sensor systems understanding
- mission impact assessment
- risk assessment based on environmental factors
- technical writing and briefing
- decision support for operations
Civilian Software & Tools
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Python
- R
- Structured query language SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- Tableau
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
- Environmental Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- GIS Fundamentals Foundation
- ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Certified Remote Sensing Technologist (ASPRS)
Career Growth
- Certified GIS/LIS Technologist
- Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
What the Work Involves
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography, such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
- Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources, such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
Related Occupations
- Data Scientists
- Industrial Ecologists
- Business Continuity Planners
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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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