Navy
ENGINEERING
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
5710
Combat Systems - Strategic Navigation
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
This officer subspecialty focuses on navigation for strategic maritime operations and precision ship positioning. It covers the integration and evaluation of inertial, satellite, celestial, electronic, and other navigation methods.
Core Skills
- strategic navigation
- inertial navigation systems
- positioning and timing
- celestial navigation
- electronic navigation
- navigation data fusion
- route planning
- navigation systems testing
- operational risk management
Common Certifications
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Esri Technical Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
- National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician (CST)
Civilian Career Paths
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- National Society of Professional Surveyors Certified Survey Technician (CST)
Career Growth
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified GIS Professional (GISP)
- Esri Enterprise Administration Professional Certification
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.