Navy Officer Subspecialty · IT & Cyber

5803 Network Centric Systems

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An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.

Overview

Network Centric Systems officers integrate naval networks, data links, sensors, applications, and command systems into connected operational architectures. They focus on interoperability, secure information exchange, resilience, and mission effectiveness.

Notes & Sources

  • NOOCS Part B (Edition 96, Jul 2026) lists subspecialty 5803 “Systems Engineering - Network Centric (SE - Network Centric)” 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 - Network Centric (SE - Network Centric)”; the page label “Network Centric 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)
  1. NAVPERS 15839I Vol I Part B · Subspecialty (SSP) Codes (NOOCS Edition 96, Jul 2026)

    [1] Part B subspecialty table, block 5803, cached text line 648

    Supports: Specialty definition

Source review recorded September 24, 2026.

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