Navy NEC · Logistics
800B LCAC Loadmaster
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An LCAC Loadmaster loads and unloads Marine Corps rolling stock and miscellaneous rolling stock from other countries working with United States forces. The loadmaster works around high-speed machinery aboard the craft and maintains familiarity with the ABS mission.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- vehicle and cargo loading
- cargo weight distribution
- tie down and restraint systems
- amphibious cargo operations
- load plan development
- crew coordination
- hazardous materials awareness
- ship to shore logistics
- cargo inspection and documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCCO Signalperson
Career Growth
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- NCCCO Rigger Level I
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
What the Work Involves
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
Related Occupations
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Motorboat Operators
- Ship Engineers
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
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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