Navy Officer designator · Intelligence
728X Acoustic Technician CWO
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
A Navy officer classification, not an enlisted rating.
Overview
Acoustic technicians provide acoustic analysis and direct the tactical employment of undersea sensors within the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System. They serve as mission commanders, tactical watch officers, and quality assurance specialists while managing systems, overseeing training commands, and supervising personnel, training, and equipment programs.
Notes & Sources
- NOOCS Part A (Edition 96, Jul 2026) prints officer code 728X as “Acoustic Technician…”, paired with its Chief Warrant Officer billet row (billet 7280 requiring the specialty); the row states who holds the code and which specialty the billet requires, not what duties every holder performs. See the cited block for the exact pairing text.
- Because the Navy carries no duty, training, or clearance prose at designator level, occupation-specific recommendations are not published here; a 728X officer’s duties depend on the assigned billet.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 15839I Vol I Part A · Billet and Officer Designator Codes (NOOCS Edition 96, Jul 2026)
[1] Part A officer designator table, block 728X, cached text line 994
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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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