Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
O23D Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) Pilot
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Dry Combat Submersible Pilot conducts tactical Naval Special Warfare and Special Reconnaissance operations in denied and contested environments through Subsea Seabed Warfare and Over the Beach operations. The pilot implements quality assurance procedures, performs parachuting and explosives demolition, and uses all types of underwater breathing apparatuses operationally.
Core Skills
- dry submersible piloting
- underwater navigation
- vehicle systems monitoring
- special reconnaissance support
- subsea seabed operations
- scuba diving operations
- mission planning
- equipment troubleshooting
- quality assurance
- risk management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
- Dynamic positioning DP software
- Remote operated vehicle ROV dive log software
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Commercial Diver Certification
- PADI Divemaster
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Career Growth
- DCBC Commercial Diver Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Also Common
- CompTIA Network+
What the Work Involves
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Related Occupations
- Riggers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Ship Engineers
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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