Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC

NEC

T32A

Submarine Communications Leading Chief Petty Officer

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

Description

Ensures COMMS LCPOs are familiar with modernization of fleet equipment; and provides tactical guidance for operational requirements. Assist individuals in acquiring the knowledge, skills and ability required to make sound leadership recommendations; perform required maintenance; and lead a Communications Division on a SSN, SSGN, or SSBN class Submarine.

Core Skills

  • submarine communications leadership
  • tactical radio operations
  • communications system maintenance
  • equipment modernization management
  • technical training programs
  • operational readiness assessment
  • communications security compliance
  • division personnel management
  • maintenance planning

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Project Management Professional
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Certified Associate in Project Management

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • IT MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • ITIL 4 Foundation

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
  • Certified Information Security Manager

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.