NEC
O52C
Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC) Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Special Warfare Boat Operator rating
Description
SWCC Leading Chief Petty Officers lead enlisted personnel, enforce operational standards, and oversee combatant craft readiness within Naval Special Warfare units. They manage training, maintenance, personnel development, mission preparation, and coordination between boat crews and command leadership.
Core Skills
- maritime unit leadership
- combatant craft readiness
- crew training management
- maintenance program management
- operational planning
- personnel development
- risk management
- resource coordination
- performance evaluation
Common Certifications
- PMP
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- Certified Safety Professional
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
- Certified Professional in Talent Development
- USCG Master of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
- Certified Professional in Talent Development
Career Growth
- PMP
- Certified Safety Professional
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional
- USCG Master of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License
Similar Specialties
O52T
Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC) Troop Leading Chief Petty Officer (TLCPO)
Navy
O52L
Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC) Leading Petty Officer (LPO)
Navy
898A
7 Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain
Navy
899A
(11) Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain
Navy
W08A
Patrol Boat Coxswain
Navy
SB
Special Warfare Boat Operator
Navy
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.