NEC
K50A
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tactical Controller (ITC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides real-time support and coordination for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets. Coordinates and manages ISR missions while augmenting Joint Task Forces (JTFs), ensuring the timely deployment, tasking, and execution of ISR assets, such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and other sensor platforms. Conducts real-time monitoring of ISR operations, analyzes data and feeds, and provides immediate feedback to operators and analysts to maximize mission effectiveness. Analyzes collected ISR data, compiles detailed reports, and delivers concise intelligence products to relevant stakeholders, including mission planners and leadership. Maintains effective communication channels with operators, analysts, and other supporting teams to exchange critical information and facilitate successful mission outcomes.
Core Skills
- isr asset tasking
- real time sensor monitoring
- unmanned aircraft coordination
- mission execution management
- multi team communication
- sensor feed analysis
- time sensitive reporting
- intelligence product creation
- joint task force support
- operational feedback
Common Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Fundamentals
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
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