NEC
800P
Senior Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Navigator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Senior LCAC Navigators plan and execute high speed amphibious craft navigation from ship launch areas to beach landing zones. They use charts, electronic navigation systems, radar, visual references, environmental data, and communications while supervising navigator training and operations.
Core Skills
- marine navigation
- electronic chart systems
- radar navigation
- amphibious landing planning
- route and waypoint management
- nautical chart interpretation
- navigation risk assessment
- crew training and supervision
- maritime communications
Common Certifications
- US Coast Guard Master or Mate Merchant Mariner Credential
- STCW Basic Training
- GMDSS Operator Certificate
- Radar Observer Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Radar Observer Certificate
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED
Career Growth
- US Coast Guard Master or Mate Merchant Mariner Credential
- GMDSS Operator Certificate
- Certified Marine Surveyor
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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