Officer Subspecialty
5802
Combat Systems
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
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.
Core Skills
- combat systems integration
- weapons systems management
- radar and sensor operations
- fire control systems
- tactical data link coordination
- systems testing and evaluation
- maintenance readiness management
- technical risk assessment
- operational team leadership
Common Certifications
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- SAFe Agilist
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Systems Engineering Fundamentals course
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP)
- SAFe Agilist
Similar Specialties
V02C
AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Mark (Mk) 6 Mod 0 AEGIS Fire Control System Mk 99 Supervisor
Navy
5703
Combat Systems - Physics
Navy
94Z
Senior Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
Army
51S
Research and Engineering
Army
47D
USMA, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Army
94W
Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
Army
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.