Navy
SUPPORT
NEC
NEC
756A
Barber
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides haircuts and grooming services that comply with Navy appearance standards for shipboard personnel. Maintains barber tools and work areas, follows sanitation procedures, and manages routine personal-service operations.
Core Skills
- military grooming standards
- men s haircutting
- clipper and scissor techniques
- beard and neckline trimming
- barber tool maintenance
- workstation sanitation
- customer service
- appointment workflow
- infection control
Common Certifications
- State Barber License
- State Cosmetology License
- National Infection Control Examination
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- Milady Barbering Certificate
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Barber License
- Milady Barbering Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
- National Infection Control Examination
Career Growth
- State Master Barber License
- State Cosmetology License
- Barbershop Manager Certificate
- Certified Salon Manager
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.