Navy NEC · Logistics
842B Cargo Afloat Rig Team (CART) Phase II Cargo Handling
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Cargo Afloat Rig Team Phase II personnel develop the qualifications, skills, and knowledge required for cargo handling operations. Their responsibilities cover loading, staging, and pickup procedures for personnel and cargo transfers.
Core Skills
- cargo staging
- shipboard cargo handling
- personnel transfer procedures
- load picking operations
- material movement
- lifting equipment safety
- cargo documentation
- team coordination
- hazard identification
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Brokerage software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management
- Inventory Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator Certification
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
Career Growth
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- NCCCO Rigger Level I
- NCCCO Signalperson
What the Work Involves
- Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
- Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
- Track delivery progress of shipments.
- Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
- Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Related Occupations
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks
- Customs Brokers
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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