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756B Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense (CBRN-D) Operations and Training Specialist

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense Operations and Training Specialist trains and advises shipboard personnel on integrating CBRN-D doctrine into command organization and operations and on protective measures for defense and recovery. The specialist supervises and performs operational procedures and organizational-level maintenance on CBRN-D detection, protection, and removal equipment.

Core Skills

  • CBRN detection and protection equipment maintenance
  • CBRN doctrine integration into shipboard operations
  • Shipboard contamination defense and recovery procedures

Civilian Career Paths

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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Operating CBRN detection equipment and advising shipboard personnel on radiological protective measures provide a foundation for radiation monitoring and worker briefings.

How to prepare: Practice calculating safe radiation exposure times using sample contamination readings and prescribed exposure limits.

What the civilian work involves
  • Brief workers on radiation levels in work areas.
  • Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
  • Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Microsoft Excel

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 756B

    [1] NEC entry "756B - Shipboard Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear-Defense (CBRN-D) Operations and Training Specialist"; cached text line 18018; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: CBRN detection and protection equipment maintenance, CBRN doctrine integration into shipboard operations, Shipboard contamination defense and recovery procedures, Nuclear Monitoring Technicians (O*NET 19-4051.02)

  2. O*NET: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Nuclear Monitoring Technicians (O*NET 19-4051.02)

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