Navy NEC · IT & Cyber

W21A Tactical/Mobile (TacMobile) Operations Control (OPCON) Operator

Current service use not established

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Tactical/Mobile Operations Control Operator operates tactical workstations, communications equipment, and other computer peripherals associated with the TacMobile network and P-8 family of systems. The operator prepares mission planning materials and messages, follows flights through data links and voice communications, maintains the common operational picture, and prepares post-flight intelligence dissemination material.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

P-8 preflight mission material preparation
Flight following through data links and voice
Common operational picture maintenance in GCCS
Post-flight intelligence dissemination material preparation

Civilian Career Paths

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Computer User Support Specialists

Operating TacMobile tactical workstations and computer peripherals provides an equipment-user foundation for learning civilian computer support.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on computer support course with workstation setup, peripheral troubleshooting, and diagnostic exercises to build the repair and support skills not established by the verified duties.

What the civilian work involves

Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)

NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC W21A
[1] NEC entry "W21A - Tactical/Mobile (TacMobile) Operations Control (OPCON) Operator"; cached text line 16243; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: P-8 preflight mission material preparation, Flight following through data links and voice, Common operational picture maintenance in GCCS, Post-flight intelligence dissemination material preparation, Computer User Support Specialists (O*NET 15-1232.00)
O*NET: Computer User Support Specialists
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Computer User Support Specialists (O*NET 15-1232.00)

Defense contractor jobs for W21A

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