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785I Special Operations Forces (SOF) Advanced Technical Systems Operator (ATSO)
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Advanced Technical Systems Operator performs assigned advanced technical systems operations in support of SOF mission sets. When assigned to Joint Task Forces, the operator employs advanced technical systems and capabilities across maritime, air, ground, and space domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- Cross-domain technical systems operations during Joint Task Force augmentation
Notes & Sources
- The verified duty description does not identify specific systems or technical tasks sufficient to substantiate the supplied civilian occupation matches.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 785I
[1] NEC entry "785I - Special Operations Forces (SOF) Advanced Technical Systems Operator (ATSO)"; cached text line 19006; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Cross-domain technical systems operations during Joint Task Force augmentation
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