Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
705B Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Operator
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Ship Self Defense System operator uses MK 2 consoles and their operational program features to support missions aboard CVN, LHD, and LPD 17 class ships. The operator enters and tests tactical doctrine, recommends doctrine changes, and uses system features supporting air control, sensor supervision, electronic warfare, identification, and combat information watch positions.
Core Skills
- Tactical doctrine entry, testing, and refinement
- Sensor tracking and tactical identification support
- Air intercept and amphibious control console support
Notes & Sources
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 705B
[1] NEC entry "705B - Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Operator"; cached text line 16616; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Tactical doctrine entry, testing, and refinement, Sensor tracking and tactical identification support, Air intercept and amphibious control console support
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