Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
804G Expeditionary Force: Combat Skills
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Expeditionary Force Combat Skills trainee practices combat lifesaver procedures, uses individual combat equipment and chemical, biological, and radiological gear, and trains to function safely in a CBRN field environment. The trainee also practices basic land navigation, radio procedures, counter improvised explosive device recognition, convoy fundamentals, ammunition handling, and live fire with primary and secondary weapons.
Core Skills
- combat lifesaver care
- tactical combat casualty care
- chemical biological radiological protection
- land navigation
- tactical radio procedures
- counter ied awareness
- convoy operations
- small arms safety
- weapons qualification
- judgment based engagement
Civilian Software & Tools
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Epocrates
- HyperTox
- Informed EMS Field Guide
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Private Security
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Certification
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- Hazardous Materials Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
- Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid, and to determine whether passengers have designations that require special handling, such as providing photo identification.
- Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.
- Perform pat-down or hand-held wand searches of passengers who have triggered machine alarms, who are unable to pass through metal detectors, or who have been randomly identified for such searches.
Related Occupations
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Paramedics
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
- Surgical Assistants
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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