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NEC

W25A

LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Operations Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Operations Specialist rating

Description

Controls and tactically employs various service combat aircraft support of the SEA Combat Commander (SCC) and Air Defense Commander (ADC) during Surface Warfare (SUW), Undersea Warfare (USW), and Anti-Air Warfare Controls and tactically employs various service combat aircraft support of the SEA Combat Commander (SCC) and Air Defense Commander (ADC) during Surface Warfare (SUW), Undersea Warfare (USW), and Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) operations. Performs Joint Services (JS) and Navy specific applications and processes. Manages Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) database management functions, communications operations, and Force Over The Horizon Track Coordinator (FOTC) functions. Maintains the Common Operating Picture (COP) and provides input into the Common Tactical Picture (CTP) at the unit, battle group, component commander, joint and coalition level. Functions are performed at both the afloat and ashore commands. Operates multiple Tactical Digital Information Links (TADIL). Directs the tactical integration of joint inter-service link operations, controls communications, overall tracking processing, sensor information correlation and link integration within the theater of operations. Resolves link operation problems and communicates joint hierarchy interface faults to higher authority.

Core Skills

  • littoral combat ship operations
  • c4i database management
  • tactical data link operation
  • common operating picture management
  • common tactical picture support
  • force over the horizon tracking
  • sensor information correlation
  • joint operations support
  • communications operations
  • track processing

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ITIL 4 Foundation

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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.