NEC
K40A
U.S. Navy (USN) Targeting Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts all phases of target planning and related activities in support of targeting operations and objectives throughout the Joint Targeting Cycle; performs advanced weaponeering of air-to-surface and surface-to-surface munitions to achieve desired effects against a variety of target types. The USN Targeting Specialist is recognized as the subject matter expert for naval targeting and weaponeering.
Core Skills
- naval targeting operations
- joint targeting cycle
- advanced weaponeering
- munition selection
- target effects prediction
- target prioritization
- operational planning
- targeting policy compliance
- collateral damage analysis
- commander briefing
Common Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Fundamentals
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
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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.