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Description

Cryptologic Warfare (CW) Limited Duty Officers are the Navy's Information Warfare managers with expertise in all facets of Information Operations (IO), including traditional cryptology, Command and Control, Computer Network Operations and space systems. CW Officers create warfighting options for Fleet Commanders to fight and win in the information age. They deliver and operate reliable, secure and battle-ready global networks, and lead in development and integration of IO capabilities in the Fleet. Officer technical managers in all phases of operations conducted by the Naval Security Group Command. These operations include Signals Intelligence and Signals Security, as well as functions of administration, personnel, electronic maintenance, communications, Communications Security Material System, and technical research in support of the operating forces and the national cryptologic effort; plan and manage the employment of NAVSECGRU resources, equipment, and manpower; managerial responsibility for the installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical, electro-mechanical, and electronic equipment and the conduct of communications, administration of CMS functions. They also may serve as, but are not limited to, watch officers, division officers, electronic maintenance officers, administrative officers, operations officers, department heads, officer-in-charge, executive officers, and commanding officers at naval communications stations with NAVSECGRU departments, activities, detachments, headquarters, or in various operational and staff billets ashore and afloat.