Navy NEC · Communications
W24A Interface Control Officer (ICO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Interface Control Officer plans, implements, and monitors single-link or multi-link architectures for naval exercises and operations. The officer prepares link-planning documents, supervises Link 11 and Link 16 initialization and troubleshooting, maintains tactical pictures, adjusts system configurations, and monitors link and voice communications.
Core Skills
- link architecture planning
- link 16 configuration
- link 11 monitoring
- cooperative engagement capability
- tactical network troubleshooting
- common tactical picture management
- operational picture management
- communications planning
- joint link documentation
- satellite access coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Border Gateway Protocol BGP
- IBM Terraform
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Systems Administration
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Develop disaster recovery plans.
- Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
- Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
- Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
- Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Software Developers
- Computer Systems Analysts
- Database Administrators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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