Navy
IT/Cyber
NEC

NEC

T29A

SSBN AN/WLR-8(V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Operator

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

Description

Performs operator task/function skills associated with the AN/WLR-8(v) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) System under all conditions of readiness in port and underway.

Core Skills

  • electronic warfare operations
  • signals detection
  • rf spectrum monitoring
  • emitter identification
  • contact reporting
  • threat assessment
  • watchstanding procedures
  • tactical sensor operation
  • classified data handling

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Certified Wireless Network Professional
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies

Civilian Career Paths

  • SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
  • Certified Wireless Network Professional

Career Growth

  • CompTIA CySA+
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies

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.