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K40A U.S. Navy (USN) Targeting Specialist
Current service use not established
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Navy Targeting Specialist conducts all phases of target planning in support of operations and objectives throughout the Joint Targeting Cycle. The specialist performs advanced weaponeering for air-to-surface and surface-to-surface munitions against a variety of target types and serves as a subject matter expert in naval targeting and weaponeering.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- Target planning across the Joint Targeting Cycle
- Advanced air-to-surface and surface-to-surface munitions weaponeering
Notes & Sources
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC K40A
[1] NEC entry "K40A - U.S. Navy (USN) Targeting Specialist"; cached text line 7235; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Target planning across the Joint Targeting Cycle, Advanced air-to-surface and surface-to-surface munitions weaponeering
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