NEC
U70A
LCS-2 (Independence Variant) Readiness Control Officer (RCO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Cross-trained in Main Propulsion and Support systems, Auxiliary systems, Electrical systems, Damage Control sytems and the Engineering Control system (ECS). Serve in supervisory and watch team management as well as advanced technical positions as RCO at sea and Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) in port. Utilizing Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Local and Remote Control Panels and Consoles, System Diagrams, oversee or perform aligning, operating, monitoring and casualty control procedures on all engineering systems in accordance with Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS). Using PQS manuals, oversee career training of junior personnel. Using PMS maintenance cards, ship’s technical manuals and EOSS procedures, supervise and guide planned and corrective maintenance. Perform tasks associated with the RCO (underway) and EDO (in port) shipboard watch station/position with limited to no supervision under all conditions of readiness.
Core Skills
- engineering watch supervision
- propulsion system control
- electrical system monitoring
- auxiliary system operations
- damage control coordination
- engineering control systems
- human machine interface operation
- casualty control
- maintenance management
- technical training
Common Certifications
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NIMS ICS-300
Civilian Career Paths
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA NIMS ICS-100, 200, 700, and 800
- Industrial Control Systems fundamentals course
- Supervisory management certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- NIMS ICS-300
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.