Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5103 Acoustics
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An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
An Acoustics officer works with sound, vibration, and acoustic signatures in naval platforms and maritime environments. The officer may conduct underwater acoustic measurement, signal analysis, modeling, testing, and noise reduction design.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part B (Edition 96, Jul 2026) lists subspecialty 5103 “Acoustics” in its officer subspecialty table; the row carries the code title with its subspecialty manager/curriculum references only.
- The Navy source at code level contains no duty, training, or clearance prose: it identifies and indexes the subspecialty, so occupation-specific skills, career paths, and credential recommendations are not published here; a holder’s duties depend on their designator, billet, and qualification.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 15839I Vol I Part B · Subspecialty (SSP) Codes (NOOCS Edition 96, Jul 2026)
[1] Part B subspecialty table, block 5103, cached text line 456
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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