Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
732A
East Asia Area Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Possesses specific knowledge, skills and experience of information warfare capabilities to support naval and joint operations in the Pacific/East Asia area of operations.
Core Skills
- east asia regional analysis
- information environment assessment
- open source research
- military intelligence support
- cultural advising
- strategic briefing
- threat assessment
- language and area studies
- joint operations support
Common Certifications
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- CompTIA Security+
- Foreign area studies or international relations certificate
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100 and IS-200
Career Growth
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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