Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5704 Combat Systems: Acoustics
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat systems acoustics officers focus on sonar, underwater sound, vibration, and noise control in maritime combat systems. Their work supports detection, classification, signature management, and system performance in the marine environment.
Core Skills
- underwater acoustics
- sonar systems analysis
- sound propagation modeling
- vibration analysis
- noise signature assessment
- acoustic measurement
- signal processing
- test and evaluation
- technical team leadership
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- PCEP™ - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Institute of Noise Control Engineering Board Certified Noise Control Engineer (NCB)
Also Common
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
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