NEC
705B
Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK-2 consoles and manipulates console controls to access features of the MK-2 operational program in support of ship's missions onboard CVN, LHD, and LPD-17 class ships. Assists in development of tactical doctrine, enters tactical doctrine into SSDS MK-2, tests tactical doctrine, and recommends changes to tactical doctrine. Utilizes program features that support the following watch positions; Air Intercept Controller, Air Interceptor Controller Supervisor, Amphibious Assault Craft Controller, Auto Track Manager/Sensor Supervisor, Combat Direction Center/Combat Information Center Supervisor, Electronic Warfare Supervisor, Identification Operator, Tactical Information Coordinator, and Sea Combat Air Controller (Surface and Subsurface.
Core Skills
- combat system console operation
- tactical doctrine entry
- air intercept control
- electronic warfare coordination
- sensor track management
- target identification
- combat direction center operations
- air defense reporting
- surface warfare coordination
- system testing
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician
- INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- 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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