Navy NEC · Intelligence
785E Special Operations Forces (SOF) Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance: Operator (SCAR-O)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance Operator performs assigned electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber duties in support of SOF mission sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces, the operator leverages cryptologic capabilities from maritime, air, ground, space, cyberspace, and commercial domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- technical collection
- surveillance operations
- reconnaissance planning
- unmanned systems operation
- robotics operation
- technical surveillance
- cyber collection
- cryptologic warfare
- special communications
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Unmanned Systems
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification
- RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
Career Growth
- Certified UAS Technologist (ASPRS)
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
What the Work Involves
- Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
- Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
- Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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