Navy NEC · Intelligence
V94B AN/SQQ-89A(V)-15 Situational Awareness Workstation Operator (SAWO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Situational Awareness Workstation Operators assist with classifying, tracking, localizing, and logging contacts of interest while supporting the Sonar Supervisor. They manage display formats, correlate sensor information, conduct passive acoustic and acoustic intercept analysis, provide search cueing, initiate alarms, and recommend alert conditions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- sonar contact classification
- passive acoustic analysis
- undersea threat tracking
- cross sensor correlation
- geographic display management
- acoustic alert validation
- contact log maintenance
- search cueing
- situational awareness reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Geospatial Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Foundation
Career Growth
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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