NEC
U46A
Senior Enlisted Damage Control Program Management and Training Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs managerial and safety supervisor functions in support of Damage Control (DC), Fire Fighting (FF), and Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense (CBR D) programs. Performs duties as the ship's DC, FF, and CBR D subject matter expert. Responsible for shipboard DC/FF/CBR D equipment maintenance. Troubleshoots installed firefighting systems. Assists the Damage Control Assistant in organizing and training the ship's damage control and firefighting teams. Plans and evaluates DC/FF/CBR D exercises and performs as the ship's Assist Gas Free Engineer.
Core Skills
- damage control program management
- firefighting systems maintenance
- hazardous materials response
- cbrn defense
- emergency response training
- exercise planning and evaluation
- safety supervision
- gas free engineering
- shipboard equipment readiness
Common Certifications
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100/200/700/800
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100/200/700/800
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NFPA Fire Protection Specialist fundamentals
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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.