Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
J01A
Master Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Forecaster
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Master level forecaster equipped with innovative tactics, techniques and procedures that shape relevant data and information into decision enabling support capabilities integrated into the warfare commander's decision cycle.
Core Skills
- advanced metoc forecasting
- environmental decision support
- forecast team leadership
- operational risk assessment
- weather model interpretation
- oceanographic synthesis
- commander briefing
- mission planning support
- information fusion
Common Certifications
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist
- American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
- GISP Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Certified Environmental Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist preparation course
- GISP preparation course
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Project Management Professional (PMP) preparation course
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GISP Certification
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.