Navy NEC · Support
791D Flag Officer Writer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Flag Officer Writer serves on the personal staff of a flag officer, general officer, or certain other senior commanding officers at sea or ashore. This writer drafts correspondence, manages protocol and ceremonial matters, prepares and liquidates travel orders, and prepares officer fitness reports.
Core Skills
- executive correspondence
- senior leader support
- protocol management
- ceremony coordination
- travel order processing
- performance report preparation
- calendar and event coordination
- confidential information handling
- professional communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Google Workspace software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP Concur
Civilian Career Paths
- Administration
- Public Affairs
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Records Manager (CRM)
What the Work Involves
- Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
- Make travel arrangements for executives.
- Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
- Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
Related Occupations
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
- Administrative Services Managers
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
- Office Clerks, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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