NEC
704B
Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Fulfills the role as the SSDS MK 1 Sensor Supervisor while on watch during Conditions I, IA, III and IV. The Sensor Supervisor functions under the supervision of the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) to control the SSDS configuration, initialize the system and enter appropriate weapons and system doctrine, monitor system status, perform systems operations, and allocate system resources. The Sensor Supervisor evaluates the various threats to own ship. This individual will establish and monitor own ship warfare area posture and doctrine, within the limits of the authority delegated and following the rules of engagement, standing orders and other applicable directions.
Core Skills
- ship self defense systems
- sensor supervision
- air threat evaluation
- combat system initialization
- weapons doctrine entry
- system status monitoring
- resource allocation
- watchstanding procedures
- rules of engagement application
- tactical reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Project Management Professional
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- FEMA IS 100 and IS 700
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional
- Project Management Professional
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
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