Navy Officer designator · IT & Cyber
188X Maritime Cyber Warfare 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
Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers specialize in cyberspace operations, with expertise focused on offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. They conduct repeat operational and leadership tours within the Cyber Operation Force and Cyber Mission Force and may complete Exploitation Analyst or Integrated On Net training and serve as team leaders or operation officers.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part A (Edition 96, Jul 2026) defines officer designator 188X as: “Information Warfare Line Officer - Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (O1 to O6)”
- 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 188X, cached text line 610
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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