Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

800C

LCAC Radar Operator/Navigator

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Operates Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicle's radar, navigation, and communications equipment in support of amphibious assault and training operations. Provides tactical recommendations to the LCAC Craftmaster based on current amphibious assault tactics, navigation, International and Inland rules of the road, and radio and visual communications procedures.

Core Skills

  • marine radar operation
  • electronic navigation
  • surface plotting
  • amphibious route planning
  • radio communications
  • maritime rules application
  • contact detection and tracking
  • navigation risk assessment
  • tactical recommendation

Common Certifications

  • USCG Master of Inspected Vessels Credential
  • STCW Basic Training
  • GMDSS Operator Certificate
  • NMEA Marine Electronics Installer Certification
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  • FEMA Incident Command System Certifications

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  • STCW Basic Training
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • Marine Radar Observer Course

Career Growth

  • USCG Master of Inspected Vessels Credential
  • GMDSS Operator Certificate
  • NMEA Marine Electronics Installer Certification
  • FEMA Incident Command System Certifications

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.