NEC
799B
Basic MK 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Operator and Maintainer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs system operation and maintenance, sonar image interpretation, sensor data analysis, and mine warfare mission execution essentials of the MK 18 UUV Family of Systems (FoS) to safely and effectively conduct assigned tasking.
Core Skills
- unmanned underwater vehicle operation
- sonar image interpretation
- underwater sensor data analysis
- mine warfare mission planning
- vehicle launch and recovery
- electromechanical troubleshooting
- underwater navigation
- mission data documentation
- preventive maintenance
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program Certification
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
- GIS Professional (GISP)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Introduction to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Course
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- ASNT Nondestructive Testing Level II
- GIS Professional (GISP)
- Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Trusted Operator Program Certification
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