NEC
8COB
Chief of the Boat (All Submarines)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs duties as the principle enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer in order to keep the command aware of existing or potential situations, procedures, and practices which affect the welfare, morale, job satisfaction and utilization of its enlisted members. As such, the Chief of the Boat reports directly to the Commanding Officer, orally and/or by written report. The Chief of the Boat is the Command Master/Senior Chief. In addition, the Chief of the Boat is the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Officer supervising certain activities affecting the crew as a whole.
Core Skills
- submarine crew leadership
- senior executive advising
- crew welfare management
- morale and discipline programs
- readiness and performance management
- administrative operations supervision
- command climate monitoring
- written and oral reporting
- conflict resolution
- high reliability team management
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Certified Manager (CM)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
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