Navy NEC · Engineering
J01A Master Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Forecaster
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Master Meteorological and Oceanographic forecaster shapes relevant data and information into support for warfare commanders' decisions. They apply innovative tactics, techniques, and procedures to integrate decision enabling support capabilities into the commander's decision cycle.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- C++
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
Civilian Career Paths
- Environmental Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GISCI Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)
- American Meteorological Society Certified Consulting Meteorologist
Also Common
- American Meteorological Society Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
- Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop or use mathematical or computer models for weather forecasting.
- Interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, or charts to predict long- or short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
- Conduct meteorological research into the processes or determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, or climate.
- Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
- Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Related Occupations
- Hydrologists
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
- Data Scientists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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