Navy
LOGISTICS
NEC
NEC
W12A
Assistant Navigator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides assistance to the Navigator in all aspects of navigation, piloting, and administration of navigation. Responsible for proper preparation of the various reports by higher authority.
Core Skills
- marine navigation
- ship piloting
- navigation watchstanding
- voyage planning
- nautical chart use
- position fixing
- navigation reporting
- bridge team coordination
- maritime administration
Common Certifications
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- STCW Basic Training
- Radar Observer Unlimited
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator
- FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
- Certified AIS Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- STCW Basic Training
- Radar Observer Unlimited
- FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit
Career Growth
- Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- Master or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
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.