NEC
827G
Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Tactical Operations Support
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs as MESF Tactical Operations Center Specialist (TOCS). Emphasis on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Recconnaissance (C4ISR). Employs MESF tactical communication equipment, Defence Advanced Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Reciever (DAGR) to conduct maritime security at the journeyman level while assigned in Tactical Operation Centers (TOC) in MESF operational environments.
Core Skills
- tactical operations center management
- c4isr systems operation
- tactical radio communications
- gps navigation and positioning
- maritime security coordination
- operational information management
- surveillance reporting
- common operating picture management
- communications equipment troubleshooting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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