Navy
AVIATION
NEC

NEC

800F

Senior Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Craftmaster

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

Description

Senior LCAC Craftmasters command air cushion landing craft during ship-to-shore movement, amphibious assault, and training operations. They supervise crews, enforce navigation and safety procedures, evaluate craft readiness, and train other Craftmasters.

Core Skills

  • amphibious craft command
  • crew supervision
  • navigation rules
  • surf zone operations
  • marine radio communications
  • risk management
  • craft readiness assessment
  • crew training
  • incident response

Common Certifications

  • USCG Master of Towing Vessels License
  • USCG Master Near Coastal License
  • STCW Basic Training
  • STCW Advanced Firefighting
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • FLEET MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • STCW Basic Training
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • USCG Apprentice Mate Steersman License
  • OSHA 10-Hour Maritime

Career Growth

  • USCG Master of Towing Vessels License
  • STCW Advanced Firefighting
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)

Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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.