Navy NEC · Intelligence
771B Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Special Warfare Tactical Information Operations Operator provides focused cryptologic and tactical information operations support to Naval Special Warfare. The operator conducts signals intelligence, direction finding, and precision geolocation operations for Special Operations Forces missions in ground, air, and maritime environments.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- GEOINT Professional Certification Geospatial Analysis (GPC GA-II)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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