O29T

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Development and Evaluation (D&E) Troop Leading Chief Petty Officer (TLCPO)

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

Description

Naval Special Warfare Development and Evaluation Troop Leading Chief Petty Officers direct multiple teams engaged in advanced tactics development, testing, and operational assessment. They synchronize training, personnel, equipment, safety, and reporting requirements while developing subordinate leaders and improving special operations capabilities.

Core Skills

troop leadership
multi team supervision
capability development
operational testing
training management
safety and risk control
resource synchronization
evaluation reporting
leader mentoring

Common Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Test and Evaluation Certification
Certified Manager (CM)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Civilian Career Paths

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Test and Evaluation Certification

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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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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.