Description
Surface Deck Limited Duty Officers serve as officer technical managers in the field of seamanship and navigation; plan, supervise, and direct activities of deck and navigation personnel in performance of operational and maintenance functions; plan, develop, and administer deck navigation training programs; assist in organizing, scheduling, and supervising seamanship and navigation exercises and drills; assign and coordinate activities of personnel under their command; write technical reports and personnel evaluation reports. They may serve as, but not limited only to serving as, the first lieutenant, operations officer, executive officer, commanding officer, instructors at various training activities or in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- maritime navigation and seamanship management
- bridge operations and watchstanding oversight
- navigation training program development
- operations planning and execution
- crew supervision and scheduling
- risk management and safety of navigation
- technical report writing and documentation
- exercise and drill planning and evaluation
- resource management and logistics coordination
- regulatory compliance and standards enforcement
- incident response and emergency management
- mentoring and leadership development
- use of navigation and communications systems
Common Certifications
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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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.