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Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Special Reconnaissance Team (SRT) Leading Petty Officer (LPO)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

The Naval Special Warfare Special Reconnaissance Team Leading Petty Officer leads an SRT work unit and coordinates daily personnel, training, equipment, and mission preparation requirements. The role supports reconnaissance operations by enforcing standards, tracking readiness, mentoring junior personnel, and communicating operational needs to platoon leadership.

Core Skills

small unit leadership
special reconnaissance support
personnel supervision
training coordination
equipment accountability
readiness tracking
mission preparation
field communications
performance feedback
operational reporting

Common Certifications

Certified Manager (CM)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

Civilian Career Paths

PRIVATE SECURITY
PHYSICAL SECURITY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

Certified Manager (CM)
FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Project Management Institute Project Management Basics

Career Growth

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

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