Navy NEC · Logistics
800P Senior Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Navigator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Senior LCAC Navigator performs LCAC navigator operations. This navigator supervises these operations and provides training in them.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- KNMI TurboWin
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
- NAMSGlobal Certified Marine Surveyor (NAMS-CMS)
What the Work Involves
- Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
- Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
- Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
Related Occupations
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
- Ship Engineers
- Riggers
- Motorboat Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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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