NEC
740A
Mission Distribution System Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs all functions related to operation and management of the Mission Distribution System (MDS) and tactical database used to support the Tomahawk strike requirements of the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC). MDS Operator knowledge includes, but is not limited to TMPC site-configurations, Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) communications, Tomahawk mission and Tomahawk Command Information (TCI) data, Data Distribution Orders (DDO), data management and accountability, Tomahawk Strike Network (TSN), Post Launch Execution (PLE), and Tomahawk firing unit support. Additionally, the MDS Operator has a detailed understanding of the communication-system management on the TMPC communications (TCOMMS) Interface Processor (TCIP), TMPC Enterprise Database (TED) management support, routine MDS-system support, Tomahawk strike planning, execution and control, and strike training with the Tomahawk Strike Rehearsal Tool (TSRT). The MDS Operator will perform detailed operations related to controlling the Tomahawk Missile, communications necessary for receipt and updating of required databases, and the transmission of approved Tomahawk missions developed or modified by TMPC entites.
Core Skills
- mission database management
- tactical data distribution
- tomahawk strike planning support
- communications system management
- enterprise database support
- data accountability
- mission execution control
- interface processor operations
- operational technology troubleshooting
- command and control reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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