Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
5802 Combat Systems
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An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Combat systems officers oversee the integration and readiness of naval weapons, sensors, fire control, and tactical command systems. They connect technical system performance with shipboard combat operations and mission planning.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part B (Edition 96, Jul 2026) lists subspecialty 5802 “Systems Engineering - Combat (SE - Combat)” in its officer subspecialty table; the row carries the code title with its subspecialty manager/curriculum references only.
- Naming note: the Edition 96 row prints “Systems Engineering - Combat (SE - Combat)”; the page label “Combat Systems” is a legacy or condensed variant of the same code.
- 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 5802, cached text line 644
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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