NEC
771B
Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides focused cryptologic and Tactical Information Operations support to NSW. Performs signals intelligence, direction finding, and precision geolocation operations in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission sets on ground, air and maritime environments.
Core Skills
- signals intelligence collection
- direction finding
- precision geolocation
- cryptologic operations
- radio frequency analysis
- tactical information operations
- electronic signal interpretation
- intelligence reporting
- special operations mission support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified SIGINT Professional
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Python for cybersecurity course
- Esri ArcGIS Pro fundamentals course
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- CompTIA CySA+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
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