NEC
K38A
Joint Targeting School (JTS) Graduate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts integration, prioritization, and synchronization of joint plans, operations, and intelligence in the execution of the Combatant Commander or Joint Task Force Commander’s operational objectives throughout the Joint Targeting Cycle; performs basic weaponeering of air-to-surface and surface-to-surface munitions to achieve desired effects against a variety of target types; certified as the Joint Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE) Analyst.
Core Skills
- joint targeting cycle
- target effects analysis
- basic weaponeering
- collateral damage estimation
- battle damage assessment
- operational plan integration
- intelligence operations integration
- target prioritization
- munition effects analysis
- joint briefing
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- Esri ArcGIS Fundamentals
- Project Management Institute Project Management Basics
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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.