Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
726A
UDT/SEAL Candidate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Volunteer for the demanding selection and training pipelines leading to Navy special warfare, explosive ordnance disposal, or military diver qualifications. Candidates prepare for advanced water competency, physical conditioning, diving, demolition, weapons, and austere field operations.
Core Skills
- advanced physical conditioning
- water confidence
- combat swimming
- dive operations
- small unit teamwork
- stress tolerance
- land navigation
- field survival
- selection preparation
Common Certifications
- Commercial Diver Certification
- PADI Divemaster
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Open Water Diver
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Emergency First Response Primary Care
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Civilian Career Paths
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FIRE PROTECTION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Open Water Diver
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)
- Emergency First Response Primary Care
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
Career Growth
- Commercial Diver Certification
- PADI Divemaster
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- National Registry Paramedic (NREMT Paramedic)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.