Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
O19A
Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Sniper
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs operations relating to ballistics, cameras, lasers, shooting records, minutes of angle, shooter/spotter dialogue, range estimation, observation, camouflage, sniper weapon systems and engaging targets.
Core Skills
- precision rifle marksmanship
- ballistics calculation
- range estimation
- minute of angle calculation
- target observation
- laser and camera operation
- camouflage and concealment
- shooter spotter communication
- sniper weapon system maintenance
- firearms recordkeeping
Common Certifications
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- State POST Certification
- Private Investigator License
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State POST Certification
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Career Growth
- NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Private Investigator License
- Firearms Training System Instructor Certification
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.