Navy NEC · Intelligence
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
A Cryptologic Subsurface Augmentee Operator operates subsurface systems and applies complex collection and analysis techniques. The operator follows prescribed reporting procedures.
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Subsurface collection, analysis, and prescribed reporting experience provides a foundation for DIA's analysis of foreign military capabilities.
How to prepare: Practice a timed analytical writing sample on foreign naval capabilities using public sources to prepare for DIA's writing test and interview. DIA requires U.S. citizenship and a security clearance, with background screening and any required counterintelligence-scope polygraph.
[1] NEC entry "C14A - Cryptologic Subsurface Augmentee Operator"; cached text line 2939; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Complex collection and analysis techniques, Reporting under prescribed operational procedures, DIA Analysis Officer
[2] Career Specifics, Military Capabilities, Applying to Be an Analyst; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
[3] Opening hiring overview and Employment Criteria, Initial Employment; public page retrieved through Jina Reader 2026-09-23
Supports: DIA Analysis Officer
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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