Navy NEC · Support
A17A Marine Basic Combat Skills Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Marine Basic Combat Skills Specialist provides combat survival and expeditionary religious program support for Religious Ministry Teams assigned to Marine Corps units. The specialist uses associated technical, military tactical, and defensive techniques while supporting teams afloat and ashore.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- FaceTime
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Management
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Chaplaincy
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Lock doors and gates of entrances and exits to secure buildings.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Respond to medical emergencies by administering basic first aid or by obtaining assistance from paramedics.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Transit and Railroad Police
- Transportation Security Screeners
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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