Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
757B Very Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures (VSW MCM) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Very Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures Operator conducts UUV operations. The operator supports amphibious task forces, special operations, and other component commanders through intelligence preparation of the battlespace, mine countermeasures, and support for other joint operations.
Core Skills
- unmanned underwater vehicle operation
- mine countermeasures support
- shallow water navigation
- mission planning
- underwater sensor operation
- launch and recovery procedures
- battlespace intelligence preparation
- sonar data interpretation
- operational reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Civilian Career Paths
- Unmanned Systems
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED
Career Growth
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Divemaster
- GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Commercial Diver Certification
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Also Common
- National Association of Underwater Instructors Advanced Scuba Diver
What the Work Involves
- Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
- Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions.
- Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions.
- Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
- Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges.
Related Occupations
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
- Helpers--Extraction Workers
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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