Navy NEC · Intelligence
704C Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Technical Surveillance Operator (TSO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Special Warfare technical surveillance operator conducts hostile force tagging, tracking, locating, geolocation, and nonstandard communications operations in support of intelligence requirements. The operator also employs unattended ground sensors and performs tactical audio, video, and photography operations in air, maritime, and ground environments.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- technical surveillance operations
- target tracking and location
- geolocation
- unattended ground sensors
- tactical audio collection
- tactical video collection
- surveillance photography
- nonstandard communications
- field sensor employment
- intelligence requirement support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Private Security
- Physical Security
- Intelligence Analysis
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Axis Certified Professional Video Surveillance
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
What the Work Involves
- Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
- Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
Related Occupations
- Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Information Security Analysts
- Lighting Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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