Navy
COMBAT
NEC

NEC

A17A

Marine Basic Combat Skills Specialist

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

Description

Provides combat survival, delivery of religious program support in an expeditionary environment; and the several associated technical, military tactical and defensive techniques required for Religious Ministry Teams assigned to Marine Corps units afloat and ashore.

Core Skills

  • combat survival
  • tactical movement
  • defensive tactics
  • expeditionary fieldcraft
  • small unit communication
  • convoy and patrol awareness
  • risk assessment
  • religious ministry team support
  • emergency response

Common Certifications

  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
  • National Incident Management System Incident Command System Certification
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
  • Stop the Bleed Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  • PHYSICAL SECURITY
  • PRIVATE SECURITY
  • CHAPLAINCY

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
  • American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
  • Stop the Bleed Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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.