NEC
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.
Description
Responsible to the Sonar Supervisor (SSUP) and ideally sits at the situational awareness workstation (Unit 832), the center workstation in Sonar Control (SC). Assists in classification, tracking, localization and log-keeping of contacts of interest. Experience level to manage Common Geographic Display (GEO), Sonar Performance Prediction Functional Segment (SPPFS), and Common Broadband (CBB) display formats through a method of display cycling that is dependent on the undersea threat warning level. Uses Common Passive, Common GEO, SPPFS and Acoustic Intercept Functional Segment (ACIFS) for cross-sensor correlation, passive acoustic analysis, and to provide search cueing. In addition, the SAWO performs ACIFS analysis, validation, and alarm initiation, providing recommendations to the SSUP on alertment conditions and validity of alerts.
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)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Incident Command System Certifications
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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