Navy
LOGISTICS
NEC

NEC

842C

Cargo Afloat Rig Team (CART) Explosive Material Handling Equipment

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

Description

Cargo Afloat Rig Team Explosive Material Handling Equipment specialists operate forklifts and related equipment to move explosive cargo safely. They apply hazardous material controls, load handling procedures, staging requirements, and strict accountability practices during shipboard and logistics operations.

Core Skills

  • explosive material handling
  • forklift operation
  • hazardous materials control
  • cargo staging
  • load securement
  • warehouse safety
  • ammunition accountability
  • equipment inspection
  • spill and incident response

Common Certifications

  • OSHA Forklift Operator Certification
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  • Department of Transportation Hazmat Employee Training
  • Certified Logistics Associate
  • Certified Logistics Technician
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Training

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
  • INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA Forklift Operator Certification
  • Department of Transportation Hazmat Employee Training
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  • Certified Logistics Associate

Career Growth

  • Certified Logistics Technician
  • International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Training
  • OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
  • Certified Hazardous Materials Manager

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.