Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
O20A
SO Candidate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Demolishes underwater and land objects and obstacles by the use of explosives. Possesses basics of underwater search, surveillance, beach reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, and basic qualifications in the operational use of all types of SCUBA.
Core Skills
- explosive demolition
- underwater search
- underwater surveillance
- beach reconnaissance
- combat diving
- scuba equipment operation
- unconventional warfare basics
- obstacle breaching
- dive safety procedures
- field surveillance
Common Certifications
- Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver Certification
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors Divemaster
- PADI Rescue Diver
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Commercial Explosives License
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- CIVIL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- PADI Open Water Diver
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
- PADI Rescue Diver
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
Career Growth
- Association of Diving Contractors International Commercial Diver Certification
- PADI Divemaster
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Commercial Explosives License
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.