Navy NEC · Logistics
821A Naval Control of Shipping Staff Assistant
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Control of Shipping Staff Assistant performs shipping control duties for convoy commodore and operational control authority staffs. The assistant also supports naval control of shipping functions at individual Naval Control of Shipping Organization activities.
Core Skills
- maritime traffic coordination
- convoy movement tracking
- shipping control procedures
- operational command support
- maritime communications
- voyage documentation
- risk and route assessment
- staff action preparation
- multi agency coordination
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Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Administration
- Physical Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Career Growth
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- IAMPE Maritime Port Executive (MPE)
What the Work Involves
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Related Occupations
- Postal Service Clerks
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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