NEC
K10A
Geospatial-Imagery Interpreter
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs as Geospatial-Imagery Interpreter afloat and ashore under all conditions with limited supervision. Performs TCPED of imagery information supporting geospatial analysis to describe, assess and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on earth; detect and report on observed image activities that are of significant military, civilian, industrial infrastructure and environmental importance to decision makers and warfighters; use soft-copy imagery interpretation and manipulation skills to identify adversary disposition and location; OOB to include TTPs; identify employment of CC&D and identification of emerging capabilities, research and development; study and conduct exploitation of LOCs, strategic industries, military and civilian infrastructure, HLZs, beach studies and terrain classification in support of JIPOE; contribute to the COP by precisely locating activities and objects, assessing and discerning the significance of activities and events observed on imagery and by providing a context for warfighting and decision makers through the production of imagery reports and graphic products; and utilize literal and non-literal imagery data to provide context to geospatial analysis that supports CA, HA/DR and NEO.
Core Skills
- geospatial imagery interpretation
- imagery processing and exploitation
- geographic information systems
- target and object identification
- terrain classification
- infrastructure analysis
- geopositioning
- imagery report production
- common operating picture support
Common Certifications
- GISP Certification
- Esri Technical Certification
- Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist
- Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals course
- GISP preparation course
- CompTIA Security+
- Remote sensing fundamentals course
Career Growth
- GISP Certification
- ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist
- Esri Technical Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.