Navy Officer designator · IT & Cyber
181X Cryptologic Warfare Officer
Current service use not established
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A Navy officer classification, not an enlisted rating.
Overview
A cryptologic warfare officer delivers and operates secure, reliable global networks for Navy information operations. The officer develops and integrates capabilities involving cryptology, command and control, computer network operations, and space systems.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part A (Edition 96, Jul 2026) defines officer designator 181X as: “Information Warfare Line Officer · Cryptologic Warfare Officer”
- 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 181X, cached text line 587
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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