Operations Specialist (OS)

June 2024

United States Navy Ethos

We are the United States Navy, our Nation's sea power - ready guardians of peace, victorious

in war.

We are professional Sailors and Civilians - a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest

standards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.

Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character;

decisive leadership is crucial to our success.

We are a team, disciplined and well-prepared, committed to mission accomplishment. We do

not waver in our dedication and accountability to our Shipmates and families.

We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In

times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition.

We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and

dignity.

We are the United States Navy.

The Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of

America and I will

obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone

before me to defend

freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor,

Courage, and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

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CAREER ROADMAP

Seaman Recruit to Master Chief Roadmap

The educational roadmap below will assist Sailors in the Operations Specialist community through the process of pursuing

professional development and advanced education using various military and civilian resources e.g. PQS program; JST Joint

Service Transcript; E-Learning; Navy College Network; etc. Successful leadership is the key to military readiness and will always

require a high degree of technical skill, professional knowledge, and intellectual development.

What is a Career Roadmap for Operations Specialist?

Operations Specialist roadmaps are just what the name implies - a roadmap through the Enlisted Learning and Development

Continuum from Seaman Recruit through Master Chief. The principal focus is to standardize a program Navy wide by featuring

the existing skills necessary to be successful in the Navy. The ultimate goal of a roadmap is to produce a functional and

competent Sailor.

What is the Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum?

Enlisted Learning and Development Continuum is the formal title given to the curriculum and process building on the foundation

of Sailorization beginning in our Delayed Entry Program through Recruit Training Command and throughout your entire career.

The continuum combines skill training, professional education, well-rounded assignments, and voluntary education. As you

progress through your career, early-on skill training diminishes while professional military education gradually increases.

Experience is the ever-present constant determining the rate at which a Sailor trades skill training for professional development.

Do Sailors have to follow the Roadmap?

Yes. The Operations Specialist roadmap includes the four areas encompassed by the Continuum in Professional Military

Education to include; Navy Professional Military Education (NPME), Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), Leadership

and Advanced Education.

Some training and education is mandatory (Recruit Training, OS School at Great Lakes, E-Learning, etc.). Some may be

directed by your chain of command (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint courses), and the remainder is voluntary (MNP, E-

Learning, college courses, etc.). Sailors are advised to seek out mentors, including your Command Master Chief, Senior

Enlisted Advisor, Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer and Command Career Counselor, and to make use of your

Navy College Virtual Education Center (VEC) or OCONUS Education Office's vast resources. All are uniquely qualified to help

you along the way.

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OS CAREER PATH

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Operations Specialists (OS). OSs operate RADAR, navigation and communication equipment in the Combat Information Center (CIC)

aboard ship. The air, surface, and subsurface tactical situations are plotted, observed, evaluated and communicated in CIC. No two

OSs will have the same career pattern; however, on average, the successful OS will complete these career milestones in about the same

sequence.

YEARS OF

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

26-30

OSCM

21.9 Yrs

CSEL, SEA Facilitator

Shore Tour

Billet: CSEL, Fleet Training

Command, Admin/Operational

Staff, Dept LCPO.

Duty: CSEL, ATG, ATRC, CSCS,

CSFTL/CSFTP, OS “ A” School,

AERR

Qualification: ATS/MTS, Combat

Systems Team Lead/Warfare

Assessor, Training Liaison Officer,

Tactical Mentor SEA, CDO

23-26

OSCM

OSCS

21.9 Yrs

17.6

CSEL, DLCPO, STAFF

Sea Tour

Billet: CSEL, DLCPO, 3M, Staff

CSEL, Admin/Operation Staff,

DLCPO, Det LCPO

Duty: AAMDS, CG, CVN, LHD,

LHA, ESG, Staff

(CSG/DESRON/NECC/TACRON,

NSW)

Qualification: CSEL, TAO, ICO,

CDCWO, DWC, TACWO,

CICWO

20-23

OSCM

OSCS

OSC

21.9 Yrs

17.6

13.6

CWO, CSEL, CMDCS

Shore Tour

Billet: ECM/TECHAD,

Admin/Operational Staff, LCPO.

Duty: BUPERS, ATG, CSCS,

Fleet Training Command.

Qualification: MTS, ATS. CSEL,

SEA, CDO/ACDO, ADWC,

AAWC, SUWC, Warfare

Coordinator

16-20

OSCS

OSC

OS1

17.6 Yrs

13.6

8.7

LDO, CWO, OCS,

MECP, CSEL, RDC,

Recruiting, Instructor,

AAMDS

Sea Tour

Billet: TOPGUN AICS, ASTACS,

Dept/Div LCPO, CICWO,

USTAC, CSSE, LCAC Oper,

Admin/Operation Staff

Duty: Ship, AAMDS Craft Unit,

CCSG, CVW Staff

(CSG/DESRON/ESG/TACRON)

Qualification: CSEL, SEA,

CICWO/CDCWO/TACWO,

Warfare Coordinator CSTT,

Navigator, Craft Master, EKMS

Manager, ICO, EXW

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YEARS OF

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

ADVANCE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

12-16

OSC

OS1

13.6 Yrs

8.7

Shore Tour

Billet:

LCPO/LPO/Warf

are Lead

Duty: Fleet Training Command

(ATG, ATRC, CSCS,

CSFTL/CSFTP, A School,

SWOS), Admin/Operational Staff

Recruiting, RDC, FACSFAC,

SSCPAC, NSW.

Qualification: GCCS WO, ICO,

FNS, MTS, ATS, SDO, CRICO,

ADWC, AAWC, SUWC

8-12

OS1

OS2

8.7 Yrs

2.9

Sea Tour

Billet: LPO, WCS, Air Controller,

LCAC Navigator, Ship, (CVN,

LHA, CRUDES, LCS, LPD), Sea

Special Programs, (PRECOM)

Staff, Craft Unit, Staff

(CSG/DESRON/

PHIBRON/TACRON/ESG),NSW.

Qualification: AICS/AIC/ASTAC

GCCS Oper./WO, COP ADV,

TDC, LPO, Watch Sup, FADIZ,

FNS, TAC-COM,

CIC/CDCWO/Staff Watch Officer,

EXW

4-8

OS2

OS3

2.9 Yrs

1.8

STA-21, OCS, MECP,

RDC, Recruiting,

Instructor

Shore Tour

Billet: Admin/Operational Staff

Duty: Instructor, Recruiting, RDC

FACSFAC, SSCPAC, GAAC.

Qualification: GCCS, TDC, ATS,

MTS, MRICO, ASDO,ACDO,

Area Coord

1-4

OS3

OSSN

1.8 Yrs

0.5

STA-21, OCS, MECP,

Naval Academy, NROTC

Sea Tour

Billet: Operator.

Duty: Ship.

Qualification: RADAR Oper,

Track Sup, Watch Sup, GCCS

Oper, TDC, SCAC, Shipping,

Piloting, Air Controller, FNS,

AIC/ASTAC/SAC, VMS Oper

1+/-

OSSN

OSSA

Accession

Training

9 Months

N/A

Recruit Training and all schools or

training events required to be

completed prior to reporting to their

first operational command

Notes:

1. “A” School NOT required.

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2. Tour at BUPERS 3 as an Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) are for high-performing E8s or E9s. It is a

highly competitive tour requiring thorough understanding of the Rating and manning and manpower

policies. ECMs handle multiple Ratings affecting tens of thousands of Sailors, adjudicate Career Waypoints

applications, develop and present advancement quotas, school quotas, accession and strength policies and

initiatives for community health. Special consideration should be taken if SCVM is fulfilling and has

documented performance in this position.

3. Tour at PERS as an “OS” Rating Detailer is a highly competitive tour requiring thorough understanding

of the Rating, manning and manpower policies.

Special consideration should be taken if SCVM is

fulfilling and has documented performance in this position.

4. Harbor Pilot(MSC), LCAC Navigator and Craftmaster is a special program that requires an arduous and

extended training program to qualify, with billets that have increased responsibility.

Key point: Due to the specialized mission of these programs and based on NEC

requirements, Sailors are required to re-tour in these communities in order to

obtain certain NECs. Though not a closed-loop community, transferring from sea

to shore, or shore to sea inside of these programs, is highly desirable and

sometimes required because it recycles experience within the program. Due to

these factors, staying in these communities should not be considered a negative

factor or detractor.

5. Consideration should be given to sailors who have displayed sustained superior performance while serving

in Naval Special Warfare (NSW) assignments. These assignments include, but are not limited to, Naval

Special Warfare Command, NSW Groups, NSW Units, SEAL Teams, Boat Teams and NSW Logistical

Support Units. Such assignments may not be typical of the traditional career path, yet still provide unique

leadership and career enhancing opportunities valuable to a well-rounded naval career.

6. Acronyms

a. GAAC- Geographic Area Assignment Coordinator

b. MRICO- Maritime Regional Interface Control Officer

c. AAMDS- Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System

d. DWC- Defense Weapons Coordinator

The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a Sea Special Program that uses a Train to Qualify (T2Q) concept.

These Sailors will be in a T2Q (ACC 106) status while they receive the unique training required to fill

these hybrid billets. LCS’ hybrid billets require significant training time, up to 18 months. Periodic and

transfer evaluations while in T2Q will normally be “Not Observed” or will lack competitive rankings.

T2Q time does not count against sea tour requirement. Sea shore flow may appear abnormal due to

significant training time required. “Off-hull” time is used for unit level training, qualification, technical

schools, and leave. Unplanned losses may cause a Sailor to transfer from one crew to another crew and

should not be seen as negative.

a. Shore duty

• COMLCSRONONE and COMLCSRONTWO are the LCS ISIC’s and are responsible to

train and certify crews in most mission areas. ISIC training teams are similar to Afloat

Training Group (ATG) in their scope of responsibility to train and certify.

• LCS is not a closed-loop community. Transferring from sea to shore, or shore to sea, is

highly desirable because it recycles experience within the program.

• The Littoral Training Facility (LTF) provides the unit level training that is traditionally

conducted during basic and intermediate phase. LTF scores are equivalent to ATG level

warfare area drills and inspections.

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b. Mission Packages

• Per CNO direction, Surface Warfare (SUW), Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW), and Mine

Warfare (MIW) Mission Packages permanently merged with “core” crews. This will

reflect as a mid-tour UIC shift and is not derogatory.

• Before the merger, Mission Packages were independent from the crew with their own

OIC and SEL, similar to deployed helicopter detachments. Any qualification of crew

watch stations (DSO, CSM) was outside of their normal scope of duty.

c. Watch equivalents and acronyms

• CSM – Combat Systems Manager (only on the Independence variant. LCS-2, LCS-4,

LCS-6, LCS-8 etc.). CSM combines the duties of SUWC, EW Sup, RSC, and CSRO.

• DSO – Defensive Systems Operator (only on the Freedom variant, LCS-1, LCS-3, LCS-

5, LCS-7 etc.). DSO combines the duties of SUWC, EW Sup, RSC, and CSRO.

• FNS – Force Net Supervisor combines duties of TDC, ID OP.

• TAC-COM- Tactical Communications combines duties GCCS, TDC, ID OP.

• JOOD – Significant responsibility in LCS due to limited number of underway bridge

watchstanders.

• MPC – Mission Package Coordinator.

• MPCE – Mission Package Computing Environment.

Considerations for advancement from E6 to E7

1. Sea Assignments (all)

• Should be LPO or Work Center Supervisor

• ESWS or any warfare devices available at current command

• Should be qualified Piloting, Shipping, Watch Officer (BATTLE, BMD, CDC, CIC, TOP) with

documented performance

• Should be Qualified Warfare Coordinator (AAWC, ADWC, ASUWC) with documented performance

• **Advanced Qualifications (AICS, ASTAC, ICO, LCAC Navigator)

• Should be Qualified CIC/CDC Team Member (ASW, BMD, LRTT, NSFS, RADNAV/Sea & Anchor

Team, SAR, Amphibious Boat Control) with documented performance

• Qualified Training Team Member with documented performance (ATTT, FPTT CSTT, DCTT, SNTT/STT,

ITT, LCCTT)

• Documented Command Collateral Duty performance (Watch Bill Coordinator, CFL, Career Counselor,

DAPA, SAPR)

• Documented FCPOA involvement

• Documented Sailor 360involvement

• CICWO, CDCWO, ADWC/AAWC, SUWC Qualified with documented performance

• Watchbill Coordinator (Departmental/Command)

2. Shore Assignments (all)

• Training Commands (Afloat Training Group, AEGIS Training and Readiness Center, Center for Surface

Combat Systems, Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, Navy

Education and Training Command)

• Detailer

• RDC (Should attain MTS at completion-all ranks)

• Recruiter (should be LPO)

• Training Teams (NFMT/CSCS/EWTG/NECC/NETC)

• ATG (ATS/MTS/TEAM LEAD completion)

• Instructor Duty, Course Curriculum Model Manager (C2M2) or equivalent (should attain MTS

qualification, if assigned to Afloat Training Group Command should attain ATS and MTS qualification)

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• Documented FCPOA/Sailor 360 involvement

• Documented Command Collateral Duty performance (ATS/MTS Coordinator, CFL, Career Counselor,

DAPA, MWR, SAPR, Asst Command ESWS/EAWS/IW/EXW Coordinator

• OOD (I/P) or Staff Duty Officer (SDO/RDO/CDO)

Considerations for advancement from E7 to E8

1. Sea Assignments (all)

• Should be Div, or Det LCPO

• Should be qualified Piloting and Platform Specific Watch Officer (BATTLE, BMD, CDC, CIC, TOP) with

documented performance

• Should be qualified Platform Warfare Coordinator (AAWC, ADWC, ASUWC, TACWO, DSO(LCS),

CSM(LCS) FNS) with documented performance

• LCAC Craftmaster with documented performance

• Should be qualified Command Training Team Leader (CSTT, ITT, LRTT,SNTT/STT, LCCTT) with

documented performance

• Section leader, and other outside the normal scope (ie ATTWO)

• ESWS or any warfare devices available at current command

• Documented CPO/CPOA involvement

• Documented Command Collateral Duty performance (CFL, CMEO, CRT, DAPA, MWR, SAPR)

• Documented Sailor 360 involvement

• Enlisted watchbill coordinator/Section Leader

• Senior Enlisted Section Leader (SESL) (CVN Dept Section Leader)

• Should be qualified 3M 304

2. Shore Assignments (all)

• Detailer, Rating Specialist

• TYCOM or ISIC assignment (Force “OS”/AIC/AICS/AICS LEVEL V/DESRON ASTAC)

• Instructor Duty, Div LCPO of Instructors (should attain MTS)

• Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility (MRICO, ICO, OPAREA Scheduler)

• LCPO OS “A” School/“C” School

• RDC

• Training Teams (NFMT)

• ATG (ATS/MTS/TEAM LEAD)

• CDO Qualified

• Documented Sailor 360 involvement

• Documented Command Collateral Duty performance (ATS/MTS Coordinator, CFL, Career OOD (I/P) or

Staff Duty Officer

Considerations for advancement from E8 to E9

1. Sea Assignments (all)

• Dept or Det LCPO/Senior Enlisted Advisor (Aegis Ashore/Staff)

• Should be qualified Platform Specific Watch Officer (BATTLE, BMD, CDC, CIC, TOP) with documented

performance

• Should be qualified Force or Platform Specific Warfare Coordinator (AAWC, ADWC, ASUWC, TACWO,

DSO(LCS, CSM LCS, FNS) with documented performance

• TAO, Section Leader, and other outside the normal scope (ie ATTWO).

• Qualified Air Controller (AIC, AICS, ASTAC, SENIOR ASTAC) with documented performance

• ESWS or any warfare devices available at current command

• Should be qualified CSTT/ITT/LRTT/SNTT/LCCTT Leader. Repair locker leader or other Damage

Control organization involvement

• CPO/CPOA involvement

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• SAILOR 360 involvement

• Documented Command Collateral Duty performance (Acting CMD/CSEL, CFL, CMEO, DAPA, MWR,

SAPR)

• Battle Watch Captain with documented impact

• Enlisted Senior Watchbill Coordinator with documented performance

• Should be qualified 3M 305

2. Shore Assignments (all)

• DLCPO/SEL at large training command

• Head Detailer/Special Programs/ECM Tech Ad

• Sailor 360 involvement

• ATG/NFMT (ATS/MTS/TEAM LEAD)

• TYCOM

• RDC

• CDO Qualified, or Staff Duty Officer

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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)

Revised: October 2023

Operations Specialists operate GCCS, LINK, and C2 equipment on Staff and Operational Watchfloors, supporting Surface,

Subsurface, Aviation, and Expeditionary platforms. Their ability to brief, debrief, and deconflict complex tactical scenarios

make them a natural fit for Operations Centers. No two OSs will have the same career pattern; however, the successful OS

will complete these career milestones in about the same sequence.

YEARS

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

PROMOTE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/

SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

25-30

OSCM

20.1 Yrs

CSEL

N/A

Billet: CSEL, Unit SEL, Flag Staff

SEL, Regional SEL, National SEL

Duty: CNSG, MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: Journeyman

22-25

OSCM

OSCS

20.1 Yrs

18.4

CSEL

N/A

Billet: CSEL, Unit SEL, Regional

Staff, National Staff, OSL NSYD,

Task Manager

Duty: CNSG, MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: CDO, JOC/TOC/

Command Center Watch Officer.

19-22

OSCM

OSCS

OSC

20.1 Yrs

18.4

14.0

CSEL

N/A

Billet: Department LCPO, Unit SEL,

Regional Staff, National Staff, OSL

NSYD, Task Manager

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: MSRON Small

Boat/Security Force, CDO, LCS I/P

OOD, JOC/TOC/Command Center

Watch Officer

14-19

OSCS

OSC

18.4 Yrs

14.0

CWO, CSEL

N/A

Billet: Department LCPO, Unit SEL,

Regional Staff, Unit SEL, Task

Manager.

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: EXW, ESWS,

MSRON Small Boat

Coxswain/Patrol Leader, ESIT

Mission CMDR / TACSUP,

Boat/Security Force, CDO, LCS I/P

OOD, JOC/TOC/Command Center

Watch Officer

10-14

OSC

OS1

14.0 Yrs

10.5

LDO, CWO

N/A

Billet: Division CPO, STC Mentor

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW, Fleet or

Operational Watchfloor.

Qualification: EXW, ESWS,

MSRON Small Boat

Coxswain/Patrol Leader, ESIT

Mission CMDR / TACSUP,

Boat/Security Force, CDO, LCS I/P

OOD, JOC/TOC/Command Center

Watch Officer

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YEARS

SERVICE

CAREER

MILESTONES

AVERAGE

TIME TO

PROMOTE

COMMISSIONING OR

OTHER SPECIAL

PROGRAMS

SEA/

SHORE

FLOW

TYPICAL CAREER PATH

DEVELOPMENT

5-10

OS1

OS2

10.5 Yrs

4.7

STA-21, OCS, LDO

N/A

Billet: Any Available (LPO, ALPO)

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW, Fleet or

Operational Watchfloor.

Qualification: EXW, ESWS,

MSRON Small Boat

Coxswain/Patrol Leader,

Boat/Security Force, CDO, LCS I/P

OOD, JOC/TOC/Command Center

Watch Officer, LPO/ALPO, N-Code

LPO/ALPO

3-5

OS2

OS3

4.7 Yrs

3.7

STA-21, OCS, Naval

Academy, LDO

N/A

Billet: Any Available (ALPO)

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: MSRON Small

Boat/Security Force, ACDO, LCS I/P

POOW, JOC/TOC/Command Center

Watch Supervisor

1-3

OS3

OSSN

3.7 Yrs

1.3

STA-21, OCS, Naval

Academy

N/A

Billet: Any Available

Duty: MSRON, LCS, NSW,

Echelon I, II, III or IV Staff Support

Unit.

Qualification: Specific to Unit’s

Mission.

1+/-

OSSN

OSSA

Accession

Training

9 Months

N/A

Recruit Training and all schools or

training events required to be

completed prior to reporting to their

first operational command.

Notes:

1. "A" School is not required for this rating.

2. This is not a compressed rating.

3. SELRES OS’s should show diversity in billets throughout their careers and include Active Duty for Training

(ADT), Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW), Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) and mobilizations in

support of Sea, Shore and Expeditionary Commands.

4. When assigned to a billet whose Command has a Warfare Program and member meets all eligibility

requirements, OS Sailors should earn applicable Warfare Qualifications.

5. Rating NECs:

The following NEC’s are obtainable, sustainable, and/or assigned to Reserve Force OS Billets. To support

Warfighting Readiness, special consideration should be given to Sailors that acquire the NEC and qualifications

assigned to their billet.

702B Harpoon (AN/SWG-1A) Engagement Planning

704B Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK1 Operator

705B SSDS MK 2 Advanced Operator

706B Global Command and Control System-Maritime (4.1) Increment 2 (GCCS-M 4.1 Inc 2) Operator

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775B Expeditionary - Maritime Security

804G Expeditionary Force - Combat Skills

805A Instructor

811G Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Operator

821A Naval Control of Shipping Staff Assistant

827G Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Tactical Operations Support

831A Joint Maritime Staff Operator

W15A AN/SYS-2 Integrated Automatic Detection and Tracking (IADT) Systems Operator

W19A Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)

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

W23A Multi-Tactical Digital Information Link Operator (TADIL)

W24A Interface Control Officer (ICO)

The following NECs are highly technical qualifications that are not obtainable or sustainable by a drilling SELRES

OS, and therefore are not applied to SELRES OS billets – but may have been earned on Active Duty. This technical

expertise should be recognized as it reflects the traditional Surface Community roots of an Operational Specialist,

and compliments the diverse career paths within the Reserve Force.

701B LCAC Radar Operator / Navigator

W16A Air Intercept Controller (AIC)

W17A Supervisory Air Intercept Controller (AIC)

W18A ASW/SUW Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC)

W20A ASW/SUW Tactical Air Control (ASTAC) Leadership

W22A AEGIS Console Operator Track 3

NEC Notes:

(1) There are many ancillary qualifications (e.g. JADOCS) that either augment NEC qualifications, or

compliment a diverse OS skillset but don’t provide an NEC (e.g. MAGIC), and should be strongly considered if

substantiated by scope and impact statements.

6. Consideration should be given to sailors who have displayed sustained superior performance while serving in

Naval Special Warfare (NSW) assignments. These assignments include, but are not limited to, Naval Special

Warfare Command, NSW Groups, NSW Units, SEAL Teams, Boat Teams and NSW Logistical Support Units.

Such assignments may not be typical of the traditional career path, yet still provide unique leadership and career

enhancing opportunities valuable to a well-rounded naval career.

7. The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a Sea Special Program that uses a Train to Qualify (T2Q) concept. LCS’

hybrid billets require significant training time, up to 18 months. Homesteading should not be seen as derogatory as

it recycles experience within the program.

Considerations for advancement from E6 to E7

Best qualified candidates for selection as a Chief Petty Officer have met many or all of the following milestones:

• Unit LPO or DLPO, with documented sustained superior performance; scope, impact, and metrics of

Leadership and Technical Proficiency

• Warfare qualified (based on opportunity/assignment/mobilization)

• Designation as Work Center Supervisor, or as applicable by Command, Community, or Platform.

• Documented FCPOA impact; elected position or committee involvement

• Documented Sailor 360 impact; elected or delegated position (boat team lead) or committee involvement

• Collateral duties with documented impact (e.g., MWR, CFL, UCCC, CMEO, DAPA, SAPR, SPC, etc).

• Graduate of Advanced Leader Development Course (ALDC)

• Continuing Education, to include completion of credits or courses using USMAP and/or NavyCOOL

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Considerations for advancement from E7 to E8

Best qualified candidates for selection as a Senior Chief Petty Officer have met many of the following milestones:

• Unit SEL/LCPO or DLCPO of large command with documented scope and impact

• Regional or Upper Echelon SELs could be executing their AT’s ISO Enterprise-Level Leadership efforts,

but consideration should be given to those that maintain proficiency as Watch Officer (as applicable).

• Warfare qualified (based on opportunity/assignment/mobilization)

• Graduate of Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPO-LDC)

• Command, Navy Leader Development Facilitator (C-NLDF, for ELD), with documented impact.

• Chief Petty Officer Association (CPOA) with strong involvement and documented impact. Special

consideration should be given to those in leadership positions.

• CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to

those in leadership positions.

• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact. Special consideration should be given to

those in leadership positions.

• Command collateral duties with documented impact

• National Navy Reserve Policy Board or Navy Reserve Policy Board Member

• E7/E8/E9 Selection Board Recorder

• MOB: IA to a Joint Billet or NSW Support Billet

Considerations for advancement from E8 to E9

Best qualified candidates for selection as a Master Chief Petty Officer have met many of the following milestones:

• SEL, and/or Acting CMD/CSEL, of Large Command, Region, or Enterprise.

• Unit LCPO or DLCPO of large command with documented scope and impact

• Regional or National position in a Navy Reserve Program or Command

• National Navy Reserve Policy Board or Navy Reserve Policy Board Member

• E7/E8/E9 Selection Board Recorder or Panel Member

• Graduate of Senior Enlisted Academy or other Service Equivalent

• Chief Petty Officer, Navy Leader Development Facilitator (CPO-NLDF), with documented impact.

• Warfare qualified (based on opportunity/assignment/mobilization)

• Chief Petty Officer Association (CPOA) with strong involvement and documented impact.

Special consideration should be given to those in leadership positions.

• CPO Initiation with strong involvement and documented impact.

Special consideration should be given to those in leadership positions.

• SAILOR 360 with strong involvement and documented impact.

• Command collateral duties with documented impact

• MOB: IA to a Joint Billet or NSW Support Billet

8. Acronyms:

LCS Littoral Combat Ship

MOC Maritime Operations Center

MSRON Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron

NSW Naval Special Warfare

CNSG Commander Naval Surface Group

TACRON Tactical Air Control Squadron

Commissioning/Other Special Programs:

Commissioning Programs - Commissioning Programs (navy.mil)

CSEL Program - Pages - CMC_CSC_Program (navy.mil)

** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

Operations Specialist

Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) to E4

NAVEDTRA 44068

NAME:

These Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) may be used to validate minimum competencies for performing various rating-

specific tasks in paygrade E4 in this rating. OaRS is based on the Occupational Standards (OCCSTDs) for the rating/paygrade. An E4

should possess the minimum competencies of their rating/paygrade, whereby OaRS may provide benefits as a tool to train towards and

track those competencies achieved.

OaRS does not address ship/unit/system specific standards, which may be covered within Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS),

Job Qualification Requirements (JQR), or local training/qualification programs. OaRS addresses the overall rating at the E4 level, not

theSailor’sposition,billet,ordutyassignment.

Generally, each OaRS task area encompasses one or more occupational standards on the same or similar subjects and is written in

on-the-job rating language. Completion indicates the Sailor can perform the tasks or can articulate knowledge of the tasks. If

circumstancesexistthatlimitsaSailor’sabilitytoeffectivelydemonstrateanyOaRStaskelementduetoequipmentconfiguration,

mission, or operational status, the Sailor can seek training or understanding from his/her peers, leadership, or refer to technical

manuals.

OaRS completion is voluntary and is not designed to replace other qualification programs (e.g. PQS, JQR). OaRS items that duplicate

"sign off" items in these types of programs can be signed off if they have already been signed off under any of these types of programs.

TasksignaturesarecompletedbetweentheSailorandtheSailor’ssupervisor,LeadingPettyOfficer(LPO)orE5orabovedesignee.

Task sections are signed off by the Division Leading Chief or designee. Endorsement of completion of all OaRS tasks/sections are

validated by the Division Officer, Department LCPO, Department Head, and Command Career Counselor (CCC).

AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE (AMW) OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Plot amphibious contacts

Plot Amphibious Warfare (AMW) Operations

Report amphibious contacts

Track amphibious contacts

Update amphibious contact information

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

COMMUNICATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Authenticate tactical signals

Decode tactical signals

Encode tactical signals

Log external tactical communications

Monitor Line of Sight (LOS) tactical networks and circuits

Monitor Radio Frequency (RF) circuits

Perform external communications (i.e., ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore, and ship-to-air)

Record tactical communications audio (i.e., internal and external)

Test Combat Information Center (CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) communication systems

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Adjust radar settings remotely

Configure Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, and Intelligence (C5I) systems for

operations (i.e., watch, prosecution, and weapons employment)

Configure Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment

Configure informational display systems

Configure navigation systems

Configure network systems

Configure radar automatic tracking features

Configure radar repeaters

Configure Tactical Display Systems (TDS)

Evaluate Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) information

Evaluate radar performance

Evaluate system statuses (e.g., Tactical Display System (TDS), radar, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), etc.)

Initialize radar repeaters

Input data into electronic charting systems (e.g., navigational, geographical, emergent, etc.)

Perform link track correlations

Process emergency signals

Report Tactical Display System (TDS) interface issues

Resolve contact identification conflicts

Verify Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) information

Verify track identification information

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE (IAMD)

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Analyze air contacts

Analyze Air Defense (AD) intelligence data

Analyze space or ballistic contacts

Assess air contact priorities

Assign symbology to air contacts

Evaluate air contact information

Log air contact data

Log space or ballistic contact data

Maintain aeronautical charts and publications

Provide intercept recommendations for air contacts

Recommend air contact classifications

Recommend air contact priorities

Recommend space or ballistic contact classifications

Report air contacts

Track air contacts

Track space or ballistic contacts

Update air contact information

Validate air contact classifications

Validate space or ballistic contact classifications

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

NAVAL SURFACE FIRE SUPPORT (NSFS) OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Report fire missions to control stations

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

NAVIGATION

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Assess course and speed made good

Assess magnetic variations

Calculate basic maneuvering board solutions (e.g., avoidance courses, Closest Point of Approach (CPA),

course/speed, etc.)

Calculate Plans of Intended Movement (PIM)

Calculate set and drift

Calculate swing and drag circle radii

Compare radar scope presentations with charts

Correlate lookout information with radar presentations

Develop gazetteers

Maintain navigation chart inventories

Plot anchorages

Plot Dead Reckoning (DR) tracks

Plot ship advances and transfers

Plot ship positions

Plot ship tracks

Plot swept channels

Plot swing and drag circles

Report aids and hazards to navigation

Report gyrocompass errors

Validate charted depths

Validate fix data

Validate navigation plots

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Calculate Search and Rescue (SAR) datums

Plot distress signals, bearings, and ranges for maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations

Provide man overboard information (e.g., bearing, distance, recovery options, etc.)

Provide Search and Rescue (SAR) operation recommendations

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

SURFACE WARFARE (SUW) OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Analyze surface contacts

Analyze Surface Warfare (SUW) intelligence data

Assess surface contact priorities

Assign symbology to surface contacts

Classify surface contacts

Evaluate surface contact information

Identify surface contact Closest Point of Approach (CPA)

Log surface contact data

Plot surface contacts

Plot Surface Warfare (SUW) operations

Provide intercept recommendations for surface contacts

Recommend surface contact classifications

Recommend surface contact priorities

Report surface contacts

Report surface engagement Battle Damage Assessments (BDA)

Track surface contacts

Update surface contact information

Validate surface contact classifications

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

TACTICAL SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Convert plotting units of measure (e.g., grid, polar, degrees, etc.)

Plot Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) areas

Plot Electronic Warfare (EW) information

Plot Mine Warfare (MIW) symbologies

Report environmental data

Request illumination on targets

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Configure systems to Commanding Officer's (CO) battle orders

Inspect work areas, tools, and equipment

Interpret Naval messages

Inventory Communications Security Material System (CMS) classified materials

Inventory ready publications

Maintain Combat Information Center (CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) watch logs

Perform Emergency Action Plans (EAP) and Emergency Destruction Plans (EDP)

Validate Casualty Reports (CASREP)

Verify cryptographic keying materials are loaded

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

UNDERSEA WARFARE (USW) OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Analyze subsurface contacts

Assign symbology to subsurface contacts

Log subsurface contact data

Plot subsurface contacts

Plot Undersea Warfare (USW) operations

Plot Water Space Management (WSM) areas

Recommend subsurface contact classifications

Report subsurface contacts

Track subsurface contacts

Update subsurface contact information

Validate subsurface contact classifications

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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** Supv Init may be LPO or E5 or above designee

WATCH TEAM OPERATIONS

Task Objective ** Supv Init Date

Analyze equipment and system status data

Analyze threat weapons data

Collect equipment and system status data

Configure Combat Information Centers (CIC)/Combat Direction Centers (CDC)

Configure combat systems equipment

Configure computer and peripheral systems

Configure internal communications networks

Configure operating modes of systems (i.e., training and normal operations)

Configure radar systems

Derive requirements from Combat Information Center (CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) doctrines

Disseminate tactical information

Document equipment and system status data

Document magnetic variations

Input magnetic variations

Perform Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) procedures (e.g., casualty responses/operations,

normal operations, energize/de-energize equipment, etc.)

Perform Pre-Planned Responses (PPR)

Report aircraft emergency situations

Report lookout (e.g., distress signals, whistles, bells, etc.)

Set Emission Control (EMCON) conditions

Transition Combat Information Centers (CIC)/Combat Direction Centers (CDC) between conditions of readiness

Update plotting and status boards

DIVISION LEADING CHIEF (OR DESIGNEE) SIGNATURE:

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any other false official statement

knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug.10,1956,ch.1041,70AStat.71;Pub.L.114–328,div.E,titleLX,§ 5419,Dec.23,2016,130Stat.2946.)

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COMMAND ENDORSEMENT

Command signatures signify the meeting of the minimum competencies for those in paygrade E-4 in this rating.

Signature level at discretion of command.

DIVISION OFFICER:

________________________________________

DEPARTMENT LCPO:

________________________________________

DEPARTMENT HEAD:

COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR:

________________________________________

PENALTY STATEMENT

Any person who, with intent to deceive, signs any false record, return, regulation, order, or other official document, knowing it to be false, or makes any

other false official statement knowing it to be false, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 71; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5419, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2946.)

Command Comments – Command Use Only:

Enlisted Community Manager Comments:

Once an

individual Sailor’s Occupational and Readiness Standards (OaRS) have been completed and endorsed by the

Command Career Counselor (CCC), documentation of completed OaRS by the Command Pay and Personnel

Administrator (CPPA), Training Officer, or other authorized command representative will be via Navy Standard Integrated

Personnel System (NSIPS) within the Personnel Qualifications section, or Advanced Skills Management (ASM) within the

Qual/Cert Records tab. Entries will generate an Enlisted Service Record (ESR) and Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ)

entry. These entries provide Sailors with electronic documentation of OaRS completion as well as Command and Navy

stakeholders ability to monitor the execution of OaRS.

Operations Specialist

Seaman Recruit to Seaman

NAME:

SKILL TRAINING

(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)

REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

OperationsSpecialist“A”school-ReadyRelevantLearning;

Accession Sailors "ONLY"

Great Lakes, IL

U‑OS‑1000 46 days

Computer Aided Dead Reckoning Tracer (CADRT) Advanced

Operator

Dam Neck, VA; San

Diego, CA

A‑104‑0015 5 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

RECOMMENDED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

OS A School School Modules

Navy e-Learning

CSCS‑OSA‑500

Radar Navigation Team Trainer

SCSTC Det (Various)

J‑221‑0344 2 days

ASW Team Trainer Refresher

SCSTC Det (Various)

K‑2E‑1073 2 days

Computer Aided Dead Reckoning Tracer (CADRT) Advanced

Operator

Dam Neck VA, San Diego

A‑104‑0015 5 days

Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC) (W19A)

Norfolk VA, San Diego CA

A‑221‑0001 33 days

TOC/MTOC Operations Control Operator Pipeline (TACMOBILE)

(W21A)

Jacksonville FL

C‑101‑4002 18 days

Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.X Operator

(706B)

San Diego, CA; Dam

Neck, VA

A‑221‑0201 26 days

Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)

Common Operational Picture (COP) Functions (0342)

Navy e-Learning

CSCS‑GCCSM4‑1.1

Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 1 Operator (704B)

Virginia Beach, VA

A‑150‑0005 26 days

Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 2 Advanced Operator

Course (705B)

San Diego, CA; Virginia

Beach, VA

A‑150‑0028 12 days

Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.1 Group Level

Operator (725B)

Dam Neck VA, San Diego

A‑221‑0203 26 days

LCAC Navigator Crew Training Course (701B)

Little Creek, VA,

Coronado, CA

K‑193‑0436 117 days

Harpoon Weapon System AN/SWG-1A(V) Introduction and

Operation (Engagement Planner) for canister equipped ships

(702B)

San Diego, CA; Dam

Neck, VA

J‑113‑1001 26 days

Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) (703B)

Peterson FLD FLD MIL

RES, CO

S‑100‑0005 160 hours

Track Data Coordinator (TDC) (W23A)

Dam Neck VA, San

Diego, CA

K‑221‑0124 33 days

Introduction to Joint Multi-TDL Network (MTN) Operations JT101

JKO

J30P‑US1380 20 hours

Multi-TADIL Advanced Joint Interoperability (MAJIC) ARMY JT-

102

Fort Bragg, NC

A‑201‑0030 12 days

Link 16 Planner (JT-201)

Fort Bragg, NC

A‑102‑0202 12 days

Navigation Fundamentals

SWOSCOLCOM (Various)

A‑061‑0200 2 weeks

Air Direction Controller (ADC)

Norfolk, VA, San Diego,

J‑221‑0319 5 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

2 - Active opportunities may exist, contact your Chain-of-Command or Detailer for authorization.

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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

W22A - Aegis Console Operator (DDG 79 and follow on) (ACO

TRK 3 AEGIS)

W19A - Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)

Norfolk VA, San Diego CA

A‑221‑0001 33 days

W21A - TOC/MTOC Operations Control Operator Pipeline

(TACMOBILE)

Jacksonville FL

C‑101‑4002 18 days

706B - Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.1

Force/Unit Level Operator

San Diego CA, Dam

Neck VA

A‑221‑0201 29 days

704B - Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 1 Operator

Virginia Beach, VA

A‑150‑0005 26 days

705B - Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 2 Advanced

Operator Course

San Diego, CA; Virginia

Beach, VA

A‑150‑0028 12 days

725B - Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.1

Group Level Operator

Dam Neck VA, San Diego

A‑221‑0203 26 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operations Specialist (OS) advise on shipboard warfare operations and navigation; maintain Combat Information Center

(CIC)/Combat Direction Center (CDC) displays and provide strategic plotting for warfare areas, weapons control and

navigation; operate surveillance radars, identification equipment, communications equipment, and associated Command

and Control equipment; interpret and evaluate radar presentations and tactical situations and make recommendations to

senior leadership; apply current procedures and doctrine to CIC/CDC operations as specified by Joint/Allied/U.S. Navy

publications and instructions; and display and disseminate tactical information during Surface Warfare (SUW), Air Warfare

(AW), Submarine Warfare (USW), Amphibious Warfare (AMW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Littoral Warfare (LW), Naval Surface

Fire Support (NSFS), and Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

Reserve Operations Specialist (OS) may have additional training requirements pre-mobilization, theater dependent.

RECOMMENDED BILLET ASSIGNMENTS

Operator, Ship.

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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(Completed at reporting 60 day Career Development Board)

Command Address

QD Phone

Number:

Mobilization UIC:

Naval Reserve Activity:

Division Officer: Phone Number:

Leading Chief Petty Officer: Phone Number:

Leading Petty Officer: Phone Number:

Sponsor/Mentor: Phone Number:

Depart/Division Career

Counselor:

Phone Number:

Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):

Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):

ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /

PAYGRADE E1/E2 (9 months time in service required for advancement to E2 and E3)

PAYGRADE E3 (6 months time in service required to be eligible for advancement to E4)

Date Advanced: Eligible Advancement Date: Number of times up:

HYT Date: Security Clearance Level: Date Last updated:

Command INDOC complete:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS:

Use OPNAVINST 1040.11(ser) & Career Counselor Handbook NAVPERS 15878

Reason for Convening/Discussion Items: (Upon completion update (CIMS) Career Information Management System)

Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):

Professional Apprenticeship Career Track (PACT) only:

6 Month: 12 Month: 18 Month:

24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:

Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:

Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:

HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove

C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:

Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):

Transfer: Separation: Career Status Bonus (election message received):

Physical Fitness Test Failure: Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):

Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab

(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)

Advancement:

Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):

Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):

Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21): Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP):

Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):

Officer Candidate School:

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QUALIFICATIONS

Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date

Completion

Date

(N/A if not required)

Shipboard Fire Fighting

Personnel Qualification Standard

Basic Damage Control

Advanced Damage Control

3M 301 Maintenance Person

3M 302 Repair Parts/Supply Petty Officer (RPPO)

Messenger of the Watch (MOOW)

Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW)

Mandatory warfare qualification for enlisted Sailors assigned to designated warfare qualifying commands:

Warfare qualification programs Report Date

Completion

Date

(N/A if not required)

Surface Warfare Specialist

Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date

Completion

Date

(N/A if not required)

NAVEDTRA 43398-13B: AEGIS WEAPONS SYSTEM CIC OPERATIONS - Applies to DDG and CG Ship Classes

301 Internal Communications Operator

302 Logkeeper

303 External Communications Operator

304 Manuevering Board Operator

305 AN/SPA-25G Operator

306 Digital Dead Reckoning Tracer (DDRT) Plotter

307 CADRT/TDSS Operator

308 CADRT/TDSS Watch Supervisor

309 Basic Console Operator

310 Aegis Display System (ADS) Operator

311 Surface Detector/Tracker and Radar Controller (SDT/SRC)

312 Air Detector/Tracker and Radar Controller (ADT/ARC)

313 Identification Supervisor (IDS)

314 Surface Subsurface Supervisor/Surface Subsurface Warfare Supervisor

319 Remote Radar Operator (REMRO)

NAVEDTRA 43555-3A: GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM-MARITIME V4.0.X (GCCS-M V4.0.X)

301 GCCS-M Operator

302 Database Manager

303 Coordinator (CT)

304 Common Tactical Picture Manager (CTPM)

NAVEDTRA 43555-4: GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM-MARTIME FORCE LEVEL V4.1.X.X (GCCS-M

V4.1.X.X)

301 Operator

302 Database Manager

303 Coordinator (CT)

304 Common Tactical Picture Manager (CTPM)

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Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date

Completion

Date

(N/A if not required)

NAVEDTRA 43555-6: GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM-MARTIME GROUP LEVEL V4.1.X.X (GCCS-M

V4.1.X.X)

301 GCCS-M Operator

302 Database Manager

NAVEDTRA 43312: SSDS MK1 CIC OPERATIONS - Applies to LSD Ship Classes

301 Internal Communications Operator

302 External Communications Operator

303 Maneuvering Board Plotter

304 Dead-Reckoning Tracer (DRT) Operator

305Ship’sSelf-DefenseSystem(SSDS)ConsoleOperator

306 Surface Surveillance Operator

NAVEDTRA 43490-F: SSDS MK2 CIC/CDC OPERATIONS - Applies to CVN, LHA, LHD, LPD and LSD, Ship Classes

301 Internal Communications Operator

302 Radiotelephone (R/T) Talker

303 Maneuvering Board Plotter

304 Dead-Reckoning Tracer (DRT) Operator

305 CADRT/TDSS Operator

306 CADRT/TDSS Watch Supervisor

307 Ship’sSelf-DefenseSystem(SSDS)ConsoleOperator

308 CVN Surface Detector Tracker (SURF D/T)/Commanding Officer's Navigation Plotter

309 LHD/LHA/LPD-17 Surface Detector Tracker/Amphibious Assault Craft Controller

313 Identification Operator (ID OP)

314 Surface Surveillance Operator

321 Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)

NAVEDTRA 43398-26: BL 9A AEGIS WEAPONS SYSTEM CIC OPERATIONS - Applies to CG and DDG Ship Classes

301 Log Keeper

302 Maneuvering Board Plotter

303 AN/SPA-25H Operator

304 CADRT Operator

305 CADRT Watch Supervisor

306 Surface Detector/Tracker (SDT)

306 Aegis Display System (ADS) Operator

307 Air Detector/Tracker (ADT)

307 Surface Detector/Tracker (SDT)

308 Identification Supervisor (IDS)

309 Surface Subsurface Supervisor/Surface Subsurface Warfare Supervisor

313 Remote Radar Operator (REMRO)

NAVEDTRA 43496-7B (CHANGE 1): ACDS CIC/CDC OPERATIONS - Applies to LHD Ship Classes

301 Internal Communications Operator

302 Maneuvering Board Plotter

303 Dead-Reckoning Tracer (DRT) Operator

304 Surface Radar Operator-Detector/Tracker

307 Air Detector/Tracker

309 Identification (ID) Operator

310 Surface Surveillance Operator

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Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date

Completion

Date

(N/A if not required)

312 Surface Warfare (SUW) Coordinator Plotter/Supervisor

315 Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)

316 Strike Controller

NAVEDTRA 43309-1B: LCS 1 (LM VARIANT) MISSION CONTROL CENTER (MCC) - Applies to LCS 1 Ship Class

301 Mission Control Center (MCC) Core

302 Air Controller

303 Force Net Supervisor (FNS)

NAVEDTRA 43398-27A: AEGIS WEAPON SYSTEM CIC OPERATIONS FOR BASELINE 9.C

301 CIC Log Keeper

302 Display Console Operator

303 External Voice Communications Operator

304 Surface Detector Tracker

305 Surface/Subsurface Warfare Supervisor

Notes on Qualifications:

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NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor

career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor

professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to

provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and

for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:

Navy COOL - https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/

USMAP - https://usmap.osd.mil/

MilGears - https://milgears.osd.mil/

CREDENTIALING

Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the

certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-

recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,

maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.

The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the OS-Operations Specialist rating. They may require additional

education, training or experience.

For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.

Target

Paygrade

Certifying Agency Credential Title

Date

Completed

Center for Development of Security Excellence

(CDSE)

Antiterrorism Credential (ATC)

E4 ETA International (ETA)

General Communications Technician - Level 1

(GCT1)

E5 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Dispatcher

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Amateur Radio Service Operator License -

Amateur Extra Class

E3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG)

E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

(TWIC)

Out of Rate Certifications and Licensure

AcademicDegrees–Youarenoweligibleforcredentialstowardsanearnedacademicdegree.

Cross-RatedSailors–Ifyouhavecross-rated,younowareeligibleforcredentialsrelatedtoyourpriorrating.

Off-DutyorCommand-SponsoredTraining–Youarenoweligibleforcredentialsfordocumentedtrainingthatfullypreparesyou

for a credential.

NavyReservists–Youmaynowbeeligibleforfundingofcredentialsrelatedtoyourcivilianoccupation.

Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for

credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.

Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in

which you are serving in or have served in.

Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be

eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or

license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the

Navy Bucks icon to be funded.

* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.

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United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP): USMAP is available to most active duty occupations and is

certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the largest apprenticeship program operating in the U.S. and is recognized by

all 50 states. Completion of one of these programs would qualify you as a journeyman, which could mean a significantly higher

starting salary in the civilian work force. Most programs require 5-8 years to complete but are transferable if you decide to leave

the service prior to completion. USMAP opportunities also exist for SELRES with orders over 12 months.

The following USMAP apprenticeships are applicable to the OS-Operations Specialist rating.

For more information about these apprenticeships, visit USMAP at https://usmap.osd.mil/index.htm.

Apprenticeship

Date

Completed

Computer Operator

Radio Operator/Maintainer

MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the

individual’smilitarytraining&experienceandoff-dutyeducation&credentialing,forthepurposesofproviding

recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-

service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills

you’vegainedtosupportpreparationforcareeradvancement.MilGearswillprovidesmultiplesearchmethodstofind

credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career

after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.

Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the

Quick Explorer Tool.

ENGAGE MY CAREER TOOL

The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide

customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions

that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner

careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path

forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.

Customized output includes:

Civilian occupations that may be attainable or nearly attainable.

Apprenticeships, certifications, and education that can help you fill training gaps or that could make you more competitive

in the job market.

How You Stack Up - a detailed view of how you compare to the typical requirements for civilian occupations and

credentials.

Next Steps - recommendations to fill gaps to enter an occupational field.

QUICK EXPLORER TOOL

The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without

uploading personal information.

The following areas are available for exploration:

Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship

or a federal license.

Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.

MilitaryOccupation-explorepathwaysbyMOCtoview‘best-fit’pathwaysbasedyourmilitaryoccupation.Pathways

include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.

Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career

pathways.

For more information about these MilGears tools, visit https://milgears.osd.mil/.

**These Navy Retention and Career Development Tools web-based applications may be available to Sailors who

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change their Navy affiliation from the Navy active component to affiliation with the Navy Reserve component.**

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POST MILITARY OCCUPATIONS

The following post military occupations are similar to the OS-Operations Specialist Rating. For more information about these

occupations, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.

Occupation (Civilian Employer)

Air Traffic Controllers

Airfield Operations Specialists

Occupation (Federal Employer)

0332 - Computer Operation Series

1084 - Visual Information Series

1515 - Operations Research Series

2152 - Air Traffic Control Series

2183 - Air Navigation Series

9911 - Radio Electronics Officer

SkillBridge: The Navy's SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Sailors to gain valuable civilian work experience through

specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Sailors with

DOD approved industry partners in real-world job experiences. For Sailors SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work

and learn in civilian career areas. For DOD approved industry partners SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the

world’smosthighlytrainedandmotivatedworkforceatnocost.SailorsparticipatinginSkillBridgereceivetheirmilitary

compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.

Each Navy command establishes local SkillBridge participation procedures.

For more information about these SkillBridge opportunities, visit https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm.

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STAY NAVY

AC to AC and TAR to TAR - Continue Navy career on Active Duty.

E6 and below with less than 14 years of service will require a C-Way Application to be approved for reenlistment or extension.

Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form.

REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:

Career Waypoints-Reenlistment Approval:

School as a Reenlistment Incentive:

Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility - Reserve (PRISE-R):

MyNavy Assignments (MNA):

Medical/Dental Screening:

Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:

RC to AC/TAR

See MILPERSMAN 1306-1505: Sailors may complete a component change from the Reserve Component (RC) to AC

(RC2AC/TAR). This not only leverages existing skill sets that reside in the RC population to improve and maintain AC

community health, but also provides qualified Sailors with an opportunity to resume or begin a career in the AC/TAR. This

component change refers to a permanent transfer from RC2AC/TAR. This voluntary program enables qualified, eligible enlisted

RC Sailors to submit applications in Career Waypoints (C-WAY) based on available quotas published on the Bureau of Naval

Personnel (BUPERS), Enlisted Community Manager (BUPERS-32) webpage at: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-

Management/Community-Management/Enlisted/Selected-Reserves/.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact your unit or NOSC career counselor.

RC to RC - Continue your Navy career as a Reservist.

Submit reenlistment request utilizing NAVRES 1160/1 Drilling Reservist Reenlistment Worksheet.

REENLIST / EXTEND: Request Chit/Form:

School as a Reenlistment Incentive:

MyNavy Assignments (MNA):

Medical/Dental Screening:

Command Recommendation (evaluation): Bonus: Ceremony:

AC/TAR to CIP

The Career Intermission Program allows Officers and Enlisted Sailors to transfer out of the active component (AC/TAR) and into

the Individual Ready Reserve for a period of one to three years to pursue personal or professional obligations outside the Navy,

while providing a means for their seamless return to active duty.

For additional information, go to: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-

Management/Enlisted/Selected-Reserves/.

AC/TAR to Secretary of the Navy Tours with Industry

This program provides a venue for exceptional Sailors to experience innovative business practices. Navy fellows are fully

immersed in company practices and will be actively engaged in projects and company operations. Past fellows were assigned

to companies including VMware, Qualcomm, Apple, Incorporation, Boeing, Tesla, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, GE Digital,

Amazon, FedEx, Northrup Grumman, Space X, LinkedIn and USAA.

For additional information go to: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Talent-Management/.

Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC)

The Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) Recall Program is a voluntary and temporary recall program for RC personnel to serve as

production recruiters in support of the Navy Prior Service recruiting mission. Personnel eligible to volunteer for a Definite (also

termedas“temporary”)RecalltoActiveDuty(ACDU)asaCANRECareReserve Component (RC) members, specifically

Selected Reserve (SELRES), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR-ASP), and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) personnel.

For additional information, go to:

https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Reserve-Personnel-Mgmt/.

Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:

The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.

E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment

intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for

reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.

The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be

submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended

(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will

submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate

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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates

can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for

special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.

The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service

(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month

from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides

time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-

Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and

Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of

conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected

Reserve affiliation.

Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.

Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:

Reenlist-in-Rate,

Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert

Convert only

AC to AC or TAR to TAR

RC to AC/TAR

RC to RC

AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)

AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry

SELRES option

Canvasser Recruiter

Intend to separate

Not eligible

In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications

more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.

If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for

reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you

can reenlist.

If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be

processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and

Stack the following month.

For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the

processing month.

If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application

will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career

Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.

Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly

report section of the Career Waypoint system.

For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor

Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or [email protected]

Targeted Reentry Program (TRP)

NAVADMIN 047/18 empowers COs with the ability to identify and recommend SELRES on active duty/Definite Recall (ACDU)

and Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) enlisted personnel, who are the best and brightest, the option for

expedited reentry to Active Duty in the Navy.

Golden Ticket–SailorsareguaranteedanexpeditedreturntoACDUwithinoneyearfromseparationfromACDU.Sailors

who do not use their Golden Ticket within one year are automatically convert to a Silver Ticket for one additional year.

Sailors must remain fully qualified.

Silver Ticket–SailorsareaffordedanexpeditedreturntoACDUwithintwoyearsfromseparationdate.Thisopportunityis

subject to Needs of the Navy (NOTN) and provided the Sailor remains fully qualified.

Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report

section of the Career Waypoints system.

For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor

Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or [email protected]

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AC/TAR TRANSFER:

15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received

Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Career Waypoint Accept Orders Screening

Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate

MNA MNA MNA Relocation (FFSC) Bonus

Mil to Mil Eval SRB SRB

Family Care Plan

Continuous Overseas Tours (COT)

Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP)

SELRES TRANSFER:

12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received

MNA

(verify account access)

MNA

(extend in current field)

MNA

(apply for billets)

MNA

(apply for billets)

Sign Eval

Family Care Plan Start Eval

Mil to Mil Reverse Sponsor

Incentives/EOS opportunities

For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.

SEPARATING/RETIRE*:

18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days

TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records

Complete DD 2648 Relocation Official Record CD TSC

Transition Planning Relocation Services (FFSC) Arrange Ceremony MED/DEN

Annual Statement of Service History

(ASOSH)

Reserve Only

Reserve Affiliation Request Leave / PTDY DD 214*

VA/DVA

*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for

Reserve Retirements.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS:

Participate in a year-round physical fitness program to meet Navy fitness and BCA standards. Review and verify accuracy of

PFA data in PRIMS within 60 days of the PFA cycle. (PRIMS is accessible through your My Navy Portal Account)

Height Weight If Required (AC BCA )

Last 2 PRT Cycles: Forearm Plank / Push-ups / Run/Swim/Cardio /

Overall Score /

List date (if) any PRT/BCA failure(s) over the last 5 years /

List if any Medical Waiver(s) /

For more information on Navy Fitness, visit: https://www.mnp.navy.mil

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PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION (E1/E2/E3)

(Resident and non-resident coursework designed to enhance a Sailor's general military professional knowledge and abilities)

EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the

Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 833-330-6622 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)

Education Plan Completed (Navy College Office/NCVEC)

Current Education Level

Degree Goal

** Various degree options are available in the Advanced Education section. **

Goal: Date: AA/AS BA/BS Master

(Credits to earn a degree - AA/AS: 60 SH/90 QH, BA/BS: 120 SH/180, QH, Master /Doctorate: Variable based on program)

Number of current credits American Council on Education (ACE) recommended credits

Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

HS Transcripts College Transcripts

Date Degree Obtained: AA/AS BA/BS Master Doctorate

For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:

Naval Education and Training Command N644

JST Operation Center

6490 Saufley Field Road

Pensacola, FL 32509

Email: [email protected]

VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests

are located on the DANTES website https://www.dantes.mil/

Academic skills NCPACE CLEP DSST

TA MGIB MGIB-SR Post 9/11 GIB

E1/E2/E3 REQUIRED NAVY PME:

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E1/E2/E3 REQUIRED NAVY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date

Completed

Foundational Leader Development Course

Water front/

Flightline/ Various

NELD-03 2.5 days

Navy Military Training (Life Skills) (Pre-A School Delivery only) Command Delivered A-500-1000 2 days

Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) for

Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-E4-1.0

Ethics Training Command Delivered

Required General Military Training Topics For FY23 (Delivery determined by command discretion)

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness (SAPR) Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAPRA-2.0

DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge MNP DOD-CAC-2023.0

Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Awareness and

Reporting

Command Delivered/

MNP

DON-CIAR-1.0

Suicide Prevention Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SAP-1.0

Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Resolution Options Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-EOSH-1.0

Operations Security (OPSEC) and Controlled Unclassified

Information (CUI)

Command Delivered/

MNP

NOST-USOPSEC-4.0 and

TWMS-686564

Domestic Abuse

Command Delivered/

MNP

OPNAV-GMT-DVPAH-1.0

Records Management

Command

Delivered/MNP

DOR-RM-010-1.2

1 - Verify GMT topics on the My Navy Portal (MNP) GMT webpage

3 - The recommended method of delivery for SAPR and Suicide Prevention annual training is via face-to-face, small group facilitated discussions

4 - See Enlisted Leader Development (ELD) information included before the References section

5 - Available for paygrades E3 and E4

6 - Required for delivery in "A" School for all ratings

E1/E2/E3 REQUIRED COMMUNITY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date

Completed

Operations Specialist, Volume 1 MNP/PQS/NRTC NAVEDTRA 14308B

4 5

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E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date

Completed

Basic Military Requirements (NAVEDTRA 14325) (EDITION

1/1/2002)

NAVEDTRA 14325

Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE)

Study Material

Navy e-Learning NETCPDC-PMK-EE-SM-1.0

Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third and Second Class Navy e-Learning

NRTC-NAVEDTRA-14504-

MRFPO-TASC-1.0

Introductory Enlisted Professional Military Education (IEPME) Navy e-Learning Military DON/ PME 18 hrs

Block 1 Introductory EPME - Introduction Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B1 -

Block 2 Introductory EPME - History and Traditions Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B2 3 hrs

Block 3 Introductory EPME - Enlisted Professionalism Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B3 3 hrs

Block 4 Introductory EPME - Policy and the Navy Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B4 3 hrs

Block 5 Introductory EPME - Planning for Operations Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B5 3 hrs

Block 6 Introductory EPME - Regional and Cultural

Awareness

Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B6 3 hrs

Block 7 Introductory EPME - Technology in the Maritime

Domain

Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B7 3 hrs

Block 8 Introductory EPME - Conclusion Navy e-Learning NWC-IEPME-INTRO-B82 -

Cultural Awareness Navy e-Learning Foreign Language and Culture 45 hrs

Navy Reserve Fundamentals for Active Duty Course Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0 10 hrs

Nutrition Navy e-Learning NMHCI2107V2.1 1 hour

Personal Financial Management Navy e-Learning CPD-PFM-1.0 8 hrs

PREVENT Command Delivered S-501-0150 24 hrs

Recommended General Military Training Topics For FY23 (Delivery determined by command discretion)

Influence Awareness - Countering Disinformation JKO J3ST-US1396

Antiterrorism Level I Awareness

Command

Delivered/ MNP

CENSECFOR-AT-010-1.0

Department of the Navy Annual Privacy Training (Biennial) Command Delivered DON-PRIV-2.0 45-60 min

Energy - Enabling Combat Operations Navy e-Learning NPS-E-ECO-1.0

Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)

Counter-Intelligence

e-Learning

Combating Trafficking of Persons (CTIP) General Awareness

Command

Delivered/ MNP

DOD-CTIP-5.0

Operational Risk Management (ORM) Command Delivered NSC-ORM-TCRM-2.0

Personal Financial Management

Command

Delivered/ MNP

Comprises 12 Touchpoint

Courses

Sexual Health and Responsibility Command Delivered CPPD-GMT-SHR-1.0

Traumatic Brain Injury Training for Service Members Command Delivered 30 min

1 - Verify GMT topics on MyNavy Portal GMT webpage

2 - Required annually for personnel with less than 3 years of service and triennially for personnel with > 3 years of service (next due triennially for all

hands in FY22).

3 - Required for all new Sailors during their first year of service.

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Courses with Recommended Reserve Points:

Commander Navy Reserve Forces (CNRF) N7 determines the number of reserve points awarded for completion of a course

taken on Navy e-Learning. This listing should only be used as a guide and is subject to change by direction of CNFR N7.

Navy e-Learning has no control over how many, if any, reserve points are eventually awarded for the completion of a course. All

questions concerning the award of reserve points should be directed to CNFR N7.

E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date

Completed

Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0

Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel

System (E1-E9)

NRPDC New

Orleans

R-510-5514 5 days

Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7)

NRPDC New

Orleans

R-500-0007 5 days

Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9)

NRPDC New

Orleans

R-500-0020 5 days

Non-Prior Service Accession Program Navy e-Learning CNRFC-NPSAP-2 /DoN 0 23 hrs

Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs

Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs

For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):

https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/NRPDC/Pages/NRH_Default.aspx

E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY PME:

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date

Completed

None

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NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)

The goal of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP) is to contribute to a culture dedicated to

warfighting and learning, while simultaneously supporting the personal and professional development of Sailors beyond that of

their primary designator or rating. For additional information on the CNO PRP visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-

Reading-Program/

Title Completed

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/ for more information.

To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones

A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes

China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt

Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte

TheSailor’sBookshelf:FiftyBookstoKnowtheSeaby Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)

Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre

Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)

The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer

World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds

Ashley’sWar:TheUntoldStoryofaTeamofWomenSoldiersontheSpecialOpsBattlefieldby Gayle T. Lemmon

Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

E1/E2/E3 RECOMMENDED COMMUNITY READING

Title Completed

Communication Instructions Radiotelephone Procedures ACP 125(F)

Allied Maritime Tactical Instructions And Procedures ATP 1(E), Volume 1 (Change 2)

Allied Maritime Tactical Signal And Maneuvering Book ATP 1(F) Volume II

Allied Antisubmarine Warfare Manual ATP 28(C)

Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook by Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook

Operations Specialist 3 NAVEDTRA 14204

Operations Specialist, Volume I NAVEDTRA 14308A

Radar Navigation And Maneuvering Board Manual NIMA PUB 1310 SEVENTH ED

Surface Ship Passive Localization And Target Motion Analysis (U) NTTP 3-21.36

Surface Ship Antisurface Warfare Tactics NWP 3-20.3

SECNAV 5510.30(C), Department of the Navy Personnel Security Program https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/secnav.aspx

SECNAV 5510.36(B), Department of the Navy Information Security Program https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/secnav.aspx

Multi-Link Standard Operating Procedures for Tactical Data Systems Employing Link 16, Link 11, Link 11B, IJMS, Link 1, Link 4,

and ATDL-1 ADATP-33(A)

Joint Brevity Words Publications APP-7 (With Change -1)

Allied Naval Gunfire Support ATP 4(F)

Doctrine for Amphibious Operations ATP-8(C), Volume I

Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for Amphibious Operations ATP-8 (C), Volume II

EKMS Policy and Procedures for Navy Electronic Key Management System Tiers 2 & 3 EKMS 1B (With Admendment-8)

GCCS-M 4.0 Handbook Operator Build 4.0.2.0 P10 GCCS-M 4.0

Dutton's Nautical Navigation ISBN: 1-55750-248-X

Understanding Link 11 Link 11

Lookout Training Handbook NAVEDTRA 12968

Operations Specialist 2 NAVEDTRA 14203

CTF 80 Navy Wide Optask COP Navy Wide Optask COP

Bowditch, American Practical Navigator, NIMA NVPUB9 by NIMA PUB NO. 9

The Naval Warfare Library NTRP 1-01

AEGIS CG Class Tactical Publication NTRP 3-20.6.02

Fleet Air Defense NWP 3-01.01

Surface Ship Gunnery NWP 3-20.32

Navy Warfare Publication Composite Warfare Doctrine NWP 3-56

Preparing, Maintaining and Submitting The Ship's Deck Log OPNAVINST 3100.7C

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Operations Specialist

Petty Officer Third Class

(Apprentice/Journeyman)

NAME:

SKILL TRAINING

(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)

REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

See initial skills training from E1-E3 section

Computer Aided Dead Reckoning Tracer (CADRT) Advanced

Operator

Dam Neck, VA; San

Diego, CA

A‑104‑0015 5 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

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RECOMMENDED SKILL TRAINING

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

Computer Aided Dead Reckoning Tracer (CADRT) Advanced

Operator

Dam Neck VA, San Diego

A‑104‑0015 5 days

Tactical Decision Support Subsystem Advanced Operator

(TDSS)

Dam Neck VA

A‑130‑1166 5 days

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (SAR) Surface Ship

SCSTC Det (Various)

K‑221‑2155 5 days

Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Advanced Warfare Training

(AWT) Phase 2 (CVN/LHD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0059 5 days

Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Advanced Warfare Training

(AWT) Phase 3 (CVN/LHD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0061 5 days

Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Advanced Warfare Training

(AWT) Phase 2 (LPD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0062 5 days

Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) Advanced Warfare Training

(AWT) Phase 3 (LPD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0063 5 days

Integrated Air and Missle Defense (IAMD) Advanced Warfare

Training (AWT) Phase 2 Non-Ballistic Missle Defense (NON-

BMD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0093 5 days

Integrated Air and Missle Defense (IAMD) Advanced Warfare

Training (AWT) Phase 2 Ballistic Missle Defense (BMD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0094 5 days

Integrated Air and Missle Defense (IAMD) Advanced Warfare

Training (AWT) Phase 3 Ballistic Missle Defense (BMD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0095 5 days

Integrated Air and Missle Defense (IAMD) Advanced Warfare

Training (AWT) Phase 3 Non-Ballistic Missle Defense (NON-

BMD)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑121‑0096 5 days

Anti-Submarine Warfare-Advanced Warfare Training

SCSTC Det (Various)

A‑2E‑0006 12 days

ASW/ASUW Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC)/Sea Combat Air

Controller (SCAC) Proficiency Maintenance

SCSTC Det (Various)

K‑221‑0078 3 days

Integrated Air and Missile Defense C4I Self-Assessment and

Groom Training (IAMD C4I SAGT)

SCSTC DETs (various)

A‑101‑0027 5 days

Link Response Team Training (LRTT)

SCSTC Det (Various)

S‑221‑0057

LCAC Navigator Crew Training Course (701B)

Little Creek, VA,

Coronado, CA

K‑193‑0436 117 days

ASTAC basic preparatory; E4s must have an approved waiver

SCSTC Det (Various)

A‑221‑0097 5 days

ASW/ASUW Tactical Air Controller (ASTAC) (W18A); E4s must

have an approved waiver

Norfolk VA, San Diego CA

K‑221‑2503 68 days

Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC) (W19A)

Norfolk VA, San Diego CA

A‑221‑0001 33 days

Harpoon Weapon System AN/SWG-1A(V) Introduction and

Operation (Engagement Planner) for canister equipped ships

(702B)

San Diego, CA; Dam

Neck, VA

J‑113‑1001 26 days

TOC/MTOC Operations Control Operator Pipeline (TACMOBILE)

(W21A)

Jacksonville FL

C‑101‑4002 18 days

Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.X Operator

(706B)

San Diego, CA; Dam

Neck, VA

A‑221‑0201 26 days

Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)

Common Operational Picture (COP) Functions (0342)

Navy e-Learning

CSCS‑GCCSM4‑1.1

Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) (703B)

Peterson FLD FLD MIL

RES, CO

S‑100‑0005 160 hours

Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 1 Operator (704B)

Virginia Beach, VA

A‑150‑0005 26 days

Track Data Coordinator (TDC) (W23A)

Dam Neck VA, San

Diego, CA

K‑221‑0124 33 days

Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 2 Advanced Operator

Course (705B)

San Diego, CA; Virginia

Beach, VA

A‑150‑0028 12 days

Global Command and Control System-Maritime 4.1 Group Level

Operator (725B)

Dam Neck VA, San Diego

A‑221‑0203 26 days

Introduction to Joint Multi-TDL Network (MTN) Operations JT101

JKO

J30P‑US1380 20 hours

Multi-TADIL Advanced Joint Interoperability (MAJIC) ARMY JT-

102

Fort Bragg, NC

A‑201‑0030 12 days

Link 16 Planner (JT-201)

Fort Bragg, NC

A‑102‑0202 12 days

Navigation Fundamentals

SWOSCOLCOM (Various)

A‑061‑0200 2 weeks

Air Direction Controller (ADC)

Norfolk, VA, San Diego,

J‑221‑0319 5 days

Radar Navigation Team Trainer

SCSTC Det (Various)

J‑221‑0344 2 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.

2 - Active opportunities may exist, contact your Chain-of-Command or Detailer for authorization.

3 - Mobile Training Team (MTT)

1 3

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NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES

Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE/ACE ID

Course

Length

Date Completed

W22A - Aegis Console Operator (DDG 79 and follow on) (ACO

TRK 3 AEGIS)

701B - LCAC Navigator Crew Training Course

Little Creek, VA,

Coronado, CA

K‑193‑0436 117 days

W19A - Sea Combat Air Controller (SCAC)

Norfolk VA, San Diego CA

A‑221‑0001 33 days

702B - Harpoon Weapon System AN/SWG-1A(V) Introduction

and Operation (Engagement Planner) for canister equipped ships

San Diego, CA; Dam

Neck, VA

J‑113‑1001 26 days

W21A - TOC/MTOC Operations Control Operator Pipeline

(TACMOBILE)

Jacksonville FL

C‑101‑4002 18 days

703B - Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS)

Peterson FLD FLD MIL

RES, CO

S‑100‑0005 160 hours

704B - Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK 1 Operator

Virginia Beach, VA

A‑150‑0005 26 days

W23A - Track Data Coordinator (TDC)