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
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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