Specialties within this rate you can select, some with additional compensation. Each NEC has its own training, bonus potential, and career path.
0000Any NEC or no NEC (all qualifying Sailors in this rating)
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
🟡First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)
Reduced · effective 2025-12-18
🟡Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)
Reduced · effective 2025-12-18
—Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)
Not eligible
T21ASubmarine Assistant Navigator (ANAV)
At sea, acts as assistant to the Navigator for the safe navigation of the ship. Ashore, is assigned to submarine staffs to coordinate submarine routing and operations, prevent mutual interference, and ensure safety of submerged operations.
Requirements
- Member must complete the Prospective Submarine Assistant Navigator course (A-061-0150 (P/L)) enroute to their gaining command prior to relieving as ANAV if not already completed to earn this NEC code.
- Member must complete the Submarine Assistant Navigator qualification card prior to attending the course to earn this NEC code.
- Members awarded this NEC code under its previous requirements will retain the NEC code.
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
—First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)
Not eligible
🟢Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)
Active (unchanged)
🟢Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)
Active (unchanged)
T16ASSGN Navigation Maintenance Electronics Technician
Performs troubleshooting and maintenance on Navigation, Radar, Ship Control, Interior Communications, and other selected electronic equipment found on SSGN submarines.
Requirements
- Secret security clearance required.
- Normal color vision required.
- Must complete Navigation Supervisor Modules I and II (A-061-0003 and A-061-0066).
T18ANavigation Equipment Maintenance Technician
Operates and performs organizational preventive and corrective maintenance on the following SSN 688 class submarine navigation equipment. AN/WSN-7(A), AN/WSN-7(B), AN/WRN-6, AN/BPS-15(H), Digital Depth Detector, AN/WIC, Central Atmosphere Monitoring System, Electromagnetic Log.
T19ANavigation Equipment Operator
Performs start-up, initialization, shutdown, emergency procedures, equipment checkouts, alignment procedures, operates and conducts basic preventive maintenance on submarine electronic navigation equipment, interior communications announcing circuits, atmosphere monitoring equipment and ship control electronic systems under the supervision of senior personnel.
T20ASSN 774 Class Navigation and Ship's Electronic Equipment Technician
Operates and performs organizational preventive and corrective maintenance on the following SSN 774 class submarine navigation equipment: AN/WSN-7(A), AN/WSN-7(B), AN/BPS-16, Central Atmosphere Monitoring System Mark II, Digital Electromagnetic Log, and Ship Control system maintenance.
T21BServed SSN/SSBN/SSGN Assistant Navigator (ANAV)
Oversees the daily preparation/computation of sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, preparation of Commanding Officers Night Orders input; the procurement and maintenance of all required hydrographic data, navigational charts and publications, interference advisories and other applicable operational information such as weekly opskeds.
Requirements
- Member must be serving as the billeted ANAV.
- Must complete a minimum six months of deployment time (ex. Two Strategic Deterrent Patrols, two SSGN Deployments, WESTPAC, etc.).
- Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 with Commanding Officer's endorsement for awarding of this NEC code.
T21QQualification Card Completion SSN/SSGN/SSBN Assistant Navigator (ANAV)
Tracks member completion of the required Qualification Card for the SSN/SSGN/SSBN ANAV.
Requirements
- Member must complete the Qualification Card for ANAV.
- Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 along with a copy of the completed qualification card requirements and the Commanding Officer's endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
T23ASSN 21 Navigation Technician
Operates and performs preventive and organizational level maintenance on the following equipment: AN/WSN-7(A) & (B), AN/BPS-16 Radar, AN/WRN-6 GPS, CAMS MK II, AN/WIC-2B, Digital Depth Detector, and Digital EM Log.
T30ASSBN SSI Inc 4 Electronics Technician Journeyman
Performs intermediate level maintenance on Trident II D-5 SSI4 SWS Navigation Systems. Performs operations and basic preventive maintenance; including start-up, initialization, shutdown, emergency procedures, equipment checkouts, alignment procedures on other submarine electronic navigation equipment, and ship control electronic systems under the supervision of senior personnel.
Requirements
- Member must be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
T31ASSBN SSI4 Electronics Technician (NAVIGATION) Maintainer
Performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on the Trident II D-5 SSI INC 4 SWS Navigation Systems, forward electronics, and Quartermaster equipment on SSBN 726 class SSBNs.
Requirements
- Member must be eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
T31BSSBN 826 Class Electronics Technician Journeyman
Performs operation and organizational level maintenance on SSBN 826 Strategic Weapon System (SWS) Navigation Systems including start-up, initialization, shutdown, calibration, emergency procedures and equipment checkouts under the supervision of senior personnel. All tasks will be performed on board SSBN 826 class submarines or at support facilities.
T31CSSBN 826 Class Electronics Technician (NAVIGATION) Maintainer
Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the SSI INC 8 SWS Navigation Systems, forward electronics, and Quartermaster equipment on SSBN 826 class SSBNs.
Requirements
- Member must possess a Top Secret security clearance.
- Member must be PRP screened and eligible.
T36AFleet Ballistic Missile Weapons and Navigation System Technician - Special Category
Performs duties as required in current duty assignment.
Requirements
- Billets have been identified at selected activities which do not require specific SWS NEC codes but which do require personnel with SWS backgrounds in the rating indicated on the manpower authorization.
T39AIn-Tube Conversion Technician
Converts Trident II tactical Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBM) to test configuration in support of the Director, Strategic Systems Program's Flight Test Program.
729AFleet Electronics Calibration (FECL) Technician
Performs intermediate level maintenance, repair, calibration, and documentation of surface ship General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) in Fleet Electronic Calibration Laboratories and selected Field Calibration Activities (FCAs) in AD, AR, AS, CGN, CV, CVN, LHA, LHD and LPH ship classes, Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activities (SIMA) and other designated Fleet shore activities.
738BCombined Torpedo MK48 Heavyweight Technician
Provide the maintenance technician with the knowledge and skills to perform preventative and basic corrective maintenance at the Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) level in support of the MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo program.
Requirements
- Secret security clearance is required to be awarded this NEC code.
- Must be submarine qualified.
Provides haircuts that conform to Navy grooming standards; maintains barber equipment; meets sanitation requirements.
Requirements
- EMN, ETN and MMN source rating personnel must be submarine designated.
772BMiniature/Microminiature Electronic Repair Inspector
Performs annual recertification of miniature and microminiature technicians and 12-18 month 2M program validation per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
Requirements
- Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
- NEC code is normally assigned to E5-E8 AE and AT; and E7-E8 CTT, EM, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, GSE, IC, IT, MT, RW, STG and STS.
- For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
Conducts formal training course for Miniature and Microminiature Electronic Repair, 2M Inspector, Microminiature Recertification Training and 2M Instructor culminating in certification. Applies requirements of the Standard Maintenance Practices Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Electronic Assembly Repair (NAVSEA SE004-AK-TRS-010/2M, NAVAIR 01-1A-23) Technical Manual.
Requirements
- Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
- NEC code normally assigned to AE, AT, EM, ET, FC, FT, GM, GSE, IC, MT, STG, STS.
- For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
774CSubmarine Disqualification Tracker
Member has been disqualified from serving on submarine duty and is still in the process of converting to another Source Rating. Once the conversion process is complete, this NEC code shall be achieved.
783AMicrominiature Electronic Repair Technician
Performs additional repairs beyond those taught to NEC code 784A technicians, e.g., repair of flexible conductors, multilayer conductors and laminates, illuminated panels, and removal and replacement of welded lead components and surface mounted devices per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.
Requirements
- Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000.
- NEC code is normally assigned to AE, AT, CTT, EM, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, GSE, IC, MT, IT, RW, STG, STS, MN.
- CIN: S-100-7300 and CDPs: 12WN, 12WP, 12WR, 12WS, 12WT are for use by the 2M MTR Fleet Coordinators only.
- For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
784AMiniature Electronic Repair Technician
Performs identification, removal and application of conformal coatings, removal and replacement of discrete and multi-lead components, preparation and installation of eyelets, repair and replacement of conductors and laminates, proper connection of wires to terminal and connector cups, and other related repairs per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.
Requirements
- Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
- NEC code is normally assigned to AE, AT, CTT, EM, ET, FC, FT, GM, GSE, IC, IT, MN, MT, RW, STG and STS.
- CIN S-100-7200 and CDPs 12W8, 12W9, 12WB, 12WC are for use by 2M MTR Fleet Coordinators only.
- For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code. 271
785ASDV MK8/MK11 Team Technician
Performs maintenance and support of classified combatant submersible systems and related equipment assigned to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Teams. Major equipment includes MK8 and MK11 SDVs, Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), Transport Systems, and accessory equipment.
Requirements
- Course K-431-0306 is for ETV and ITE, ITN, ITR ratings.
- NEC code will be awarded upon completion of formal training program conducted at the Naval Special Warfare Center and recommendation of the Commanding Officer that certifies member as a qualified SDV MK8 and MK11 Team Technician.
- The Naval Reserve indicator is "R" for ETV, ITE, ITN, ITR personnel.
786AAdvance SEAL Delivery System Maintainer
Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance training on the ASDS. Possesses the unique skills required to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on hull, mechanical, electronic and electronic and electrical systems on this new acquisition combatant submersible.
Requirements
- Formal training and PQS is required to receive this NEC code.
- Personnel will normally be qualified in submarines.
789AUnmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Operator
Performs duties as a member, or in support of a UUV activity, to include sortie planning, launch and recovery, local or remote watch, post mission analysis, and organizational level maintenance.
Requirements
- To be eligible for this NEC Code member must have: a. Qualified on a Navy UUV system. b. Completed at least two weeks of formal classroom instruction on the operation and maintenance of UUVs (e.g., factory schooling, university short-course, MK-18 operator course, etc.). c. Completed twelve months of OJT and primary duties involved UUV operations.
- Reserve Force members may satisfy the OJT requirement by 100 days of Annual Training (AT) and Active Duty for Training (ADT) or 18 months of Individual Duty for Training (IDT) and AT in support of UUV operations.
- Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 with endorsement from UUV activity. 277
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