NEC
W19A
Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Controls and tactically employs various service combat aircraft in support of the SEA Combat Commander (SCC) and Air Defense Commander (ADC) during Undersea Warfare (USW), Surface Warfare (SUW), and Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) operations.
Core Skills
- sea combat air control
- aircraft tactical employment
- surface warfare support
- undersea warfare support
- air defense coordination
- tactical picture management
- sensor information integration
- joint operations coordination
- combat information center operations
Common Certifications
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- FEMA Incident Command System Courses
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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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.