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8LEG Legislative Fellow
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Legislative Fellow applies firsthand senior-level knowledge and experience with the inner workings of the United States Congress to provide the Navy and Department of Defense with an understanding of congressional actions. This understanding covers effects on the military's budget, roles and missions, force structure, programs, military projects, and quality of life.
Core Skills
- Defense budget implications of congressional actions
- Congressional impacts on military missions and force structure
- Military quality-of-life implications of congressional actions
Notes & Sources
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 8LEG
[1] NEC entry "8LEG - Legislative Fellow"; cached text line 19774; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Defense budget implications of congressional actions, Congressional impacts on military missions and force structure, Military quality-of-life implications of congressional actions
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