NEC
854A
Naval Special Warfare (Combat Service Support)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides supply/logistics, health services, administrative command and control, communications, mission planning, small boat operations, weapons maintenance and other essential functions and tasks necessary to sustain the needs of all elements of operating forces in the theater at all levels of war.
Core Skills
- special operations logistics
- supply chain coordination
- medical support coordination
- tactical communications
- mission planning
- small boat operations
- weapons maintenance
- deployed administration
- command and control support
Common Certifications
- Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Professional (CLTD)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- CompTIA Security+
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC C)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- FEMA Incident Command System courses
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Professional (CLTD)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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