Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
702B HARPOON (AN/SWG-1A) Engagement Planning Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A HARPOON Engagement Planning Operator determines the preferred engagement, flight path, and missile attack mode for multiple surface targets designated by the Tactical Action Officer. They use graphic displays to avoid friendly participants and increase kill probability, resolve engagement problems, and report equipment casualties or faults to the 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Python
- Salesforce software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
- Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Present the results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
- Define data requirements, and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
- Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy, and reformulate models, as necessary.
- Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
- Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Related Occupations
- Data Scientists
- Management Analysts
- Software Developers
- Database Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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