NEC
801A
Surface Rescue Swimmer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Surface Rescue Swimmers enter the water from ships or aircraft to recover personnel and equipment in maritime emergencies. They assess conditions, use rescue and survival equipment, provide immediate assistance, and coordinate recovery operations with shipboard and aviation crews.
Core Skills
- water rescue techniques
- open ocean swimming
- helicopter rescue procedures
- maritime survival
- casualty handling
- first aid and cpr
- rescue equipment operation
- risk assessment
- team communication
- physical conditioning
Common Certifications
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- NAUI Rescue Diver
- PADI Rescue Diver
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FIRE PROTECTION
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- NREMT Emergency Medical Technician
- American Red Cross CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Career Growth
- PADI Rescue Diver
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician
- NREMT Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
Similar Specialties
L00A
Search and Rescue Medical Technician
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L50A
Emergency Medical Technician
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L50B
Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic)
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D12A
Shipboard Aircraft Rescue, Firefighting and Salvage Specialists
Navy
7051
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Specialist
Marine Corps
G02A
Helicopter Search and Rescue Aircrew Swimmer
Navy
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.