Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
816A
Joint Special Operations
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Completion of training and experience in Joint Special Operations planning and execution. Qualified to perform/support unconventional and special warfare operations as a member of a Joint Special Operations Task Force. Assignments are for a 4-year tour, and NEC is awarded to Sailors assigned to applicable units upon successful completion of organic training and at least 24 months onboard.
Core Skills
- special operations planning
- joint mission planning
- operational risk management
- intelligence integration
- partner force coordination
- logistics planning
- briefing and presentation
- mission analysis
- operational security
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- CompTIA Security+
- Business continuity planning fundamentals course
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
- ASIS International Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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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.