Navy
LOGISTICS
NEC

NEC

821A

Naval Control of Shipping Staff Assistant

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs duties related to naval control of shipping functions on the staff of convoy commodores and operational control authorities and at individual activities of the Naval Control of Shipping Organization (NCSORG).

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

Common Certifications

  • International Association of Maritime and Port Executives Port Executive Certification
  • Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
  • Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Civilian Career Paths

  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
  • Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) preparation course
  • International Association of Maritime and Port Executives maritime operations course

Career Growth

  • Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
  • Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • International Association of Maritime and Port Executives Port Executive Certification

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.