Navy NEC · Intelligence
847A Advanced Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Advanced Military Source Operations Specialist conducts controlled HUMINT related activities using advanced techniques and methodologies. This enlisted specialist manages, supervises, and oversees associated HUMINT activities of subordinate elements and holds certification for Military Source Operations Categories I, II, and III in multiple environments.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- HUMINT oversight across subordinate elements
- Source operations under national and DoD policy
- Category I, II, and III source operations
Notes & Sources
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 847A
[1] NEC entry "847A - Advanced Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist"; cached text line 22115; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: HUMINT oversight across subordinate elements, Source operations under national and DoD policy, Category I, II, and III source operations
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