NEC
826G
Expeditionary Force - Unmanned Systems (UAV/USV/USG) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts reconnaissance and surveillance missions; operate sensors for target detection; plan and analyze flight missions; deploy and re-deploy ground and air systems; operate and perform operator level maintenance, assembly and disassembly on communication equipment, power sources, light wheeled vehicles, ground control stations, ground data terminals, portable ground control stations, portable ground data terminals, transport, launch and recovery trailer, tactical landing system.
Core Skills
- uas usv usg operations
- reconnaissance and surveillance
- sensor and target detection
- flight mission planning
- ground control station operation
- ground data terminal operation
- platform deployment and recovery
- operator level maintenance
- tactical communications
Common Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Training
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation Certification
- AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Training
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Career Growth
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Certification
- FAA Advanced Aviation Safety Certificate
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