Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
W06A
Minesweeping Boatswains Mate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs and supervises rigging, streaming and recovery of all minesweeping gear. Performs organizational level maintenance (less electrical) on minesweeping equipment.
Core Skills
- minesweeping gear rigging
- deck equipment operation
- gear streaming and recovery
- small boat deck operations
- mechanical equipment maintenance
- load handling and lifting
- crew supervision
- maritime safety procedures
- equipment inspection
Common Certifications
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- STCW Basic Training
- OSHA 10-Hour Maritime
- NCCER Rigger Level 1
- NCCCO Rigger Level I
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- OSHA 10-Hour Maritime
- NCCER Rigger Level 1
Career Growth
- NCCCO Rigger Level I
- NCCCO Signalperson Certification
- STCW Able Seafarer Deck
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
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.