Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

821G GWOT IA/ILO Combat Training (NIACT)-Not Deployed

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

Overview

A nondeployed GWOT IA/ILO combat trainee receives combat survival instruction for orders supporting the US Army in combat zones. The training covers convoy operations, forward operating base force protection, security procedures, and urban combat operations, and the designation applies to Sailors who have not completed a boots on the ground tour.

Core Skills

  • convoy security procedures
  • base defense operations
  • urban combat awareness
  • threat identification
  • personal security
  • combat first aid
  • vehicle movement control
  • security reporting
  • operational risk management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat

Civilian Career Paths

  • Physical Security
  • Private Security
  • Emergency Management
  • Law Enforcement

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO)

Career Growth

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Commercial Driver License

Also Common

  • Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

What the Work Involves

  • Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
  • Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
  • Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
  • Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.

Related Occupations

  • Compliance Managers
  • First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
  • Digital Forensics Analysts
  • Management Analysts

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for 821G

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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