757B

Very Shallow Water Mine Countermeasures (VSW MCM) Operator

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

Description

Perfoms UUV operations to enable the amphibious task forces, special operations and other component commanders with intelligence preparation of the battlespace, mine countermeasures and other joint operations support.

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

Common Certifications

Navy Diving and Salvage Training Certification
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program
National Association of Underwater Instructors Advanced Scuba Diver
Professional Association of Diving Instructors Divemaster
GISP Certification
OSHA Commercial Diving Certification
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Civilian Career Paths

UNMANNED SYSTEMS
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

Professional Association of Diving Instructors Advanced Open Water Diver
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program
GIS fundamentals course
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED

Career Growth

Professional Association of Diving Instructors Divemaster
GISP Certification
OSHA Commercial Diving Certification
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

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