NEC
702B
HARPOON (AN/SWG-1A) Engagement Planning Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Determines the preferred HARPOON engagement including flight path and missile attack mode for multiple surface targets designated for engagement by the Tactical Action Officer (TAO). Plans the engagement utilizing graphic display capabilities to avoid friendly participants and to increase kill probability of selected targets within a group. Resolves engagement related problems and communicates equipment casualties or faults to proper authority.
Core Skills
- missile engagement planning
- surface target analysis
- flight path optimization
- combat systems operation
- tactical graphic display use
- friendly force deconfliction
- weapons doctrine application
- fault reporting
- tactical team communication
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional
- GIAC Cyber Defense Analyst
- Certified Analytics Professional
- Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- FEMA IS 100 and IS 700
Career Growth
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional
- Certified Analytics Professional
- Project Management Professional
- GIAC Cyber Defense Analyst
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.