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.

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

Common Certifications

CompTIA Security+
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Civilian Career Paths

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA Security+
Esri ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals course
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Incident Command System Certifications
Maritime operations and sonar fundamentals course

Career Growth

GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
Geospatial Intelligence Professional Certification (GPC)

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