Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
T21A
Submarine Assistant Navigator (ANAV)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
At sea, acts as assistant to the Navigator for the safe navigation of the ship. Ashore, is assigned to submarine staffs to coordinate submarine routing and operations, prevent mutual interference, and ensure safety of submerged operations.
Core Skills
- submarine navigation
- route planning
- undersea operation safety
- navigation watchstanding
- operational scheduling
- hydrographic data use
- risk management
- staff coordination
- navigation reporting
Common Certifications
- USCG Able Seaman Credential
- USCG Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Associate in Project Management
- Certified Supply Chain Professional
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- Certified Associate in Project Management
Career Growth
- USCG Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Certified Supply Chain Professional
- Project Management Professional
- Certified Safety Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.