Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

O52L Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC) Leading Petty Officer (LPO)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Special Warfare Boat Operator rating

Overview

The Special Warfare Boat Operator Leading Petty Officer holds an enlisted designation marking successful completion of the SWCC LPO milestone. This milestone follows the SB Source Rating Career Path.

Core Skills

  • small unit leadership
  • boat crew supervision
  • combatant craft readiness
  • maritime training
  • preventive maintenance
  • mission preparation
  • tactical communications
  • safety management
  • personnel accountability

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Creative Cloud software
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Apache Hadoop

Civilian Career Paths

  • Transportation Management
  • Fleet Management
  • Physical Security
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • STCW Basic Training
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • USCG Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV) License
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)

Also Common

  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
  • Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

Related Occupations

  • Security Management Specialists
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for O52L

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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