NEC
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.
Description
Performs advanced-to-mastery level full-spectrum technical collection, surveillance, and reconnaissance. SOF tactical and strategic mission sets via cryptologic warfare, cyber, special communications, unmanned systems, robotics and technical surveillance capabilities. When augmented to Joint Task Forces (JTFs), leverages advanced technical expertise from the maritime, air, ground, space, cyberspace, and commercial domains.
Core Skills
- technical collection
- surveillance operations
- reconnaissance planning
- unmanned systems operation
- robotics operation
- technical surveillance
- cyber collection
- cryptologic warfare
- special communications
Common Certifications
- Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- ASIS Professional Development Certificate in Security Management
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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