NEC
704C
Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Technical Surveillance Operator (TSO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides critical technical surveillance capabilities in support of NSW Commander's intelligence requirements. Executes hostile force-tagging, tracking, locating, geo-location, non-standard communications, unattended ground sensors, tactical audio, video, and photography operations in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission sets utilizing sensitive equipment in the air, maritime, and ground environments.
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
Common Certifications
- ASIS Professional Certified Investigator
- ASIS Physical Security Professional
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Protection Professional
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- Axis Certified Professional Video Surveillance
- Certified Electronics Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- Axis Certified Professional Video Surveillance
- Certified Electronics Technician
Career Growth
- ASIS Professional Certified Investigator
- ASIS Physical Security Professional
- Certified Protection Professional
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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