Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
U46B
Damage Control (DC) Journeyman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform as the Work Center Supervisor (WCS) at sea. Comprehends and applies work center management, program management, system maintenance, damage control equipment maintenance, damage control readiness, firefighting principles, rules and concepts, and posses the ability to solve problems while performing in their assigned positions.
Core Skills
- work center supervision
- damage control program management
- firefighting system maintenance
- emergency response coordination
- equipment readiness tracking
- maintenance planning
- hazard control
- technical problem solving
- shipboard safety compliance
Common Certifications
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Certified Safety Professional
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- FIRE PROTECTION
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
- NFPA Fire Protection Fundamentals Training
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager
- Certified Safety Professional
- NFPA Certified Fire Protection Specialist
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist
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.