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)
Active (unchanged)
🟢Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)
Active (unchanged)
T13ASSN 774 and SSGN 726 Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician
Performs preventive and organizational maintenance on the AN/BLQ-10(V) submarine electronic equipment/system.
Requirements
- Members awarded this NEC code under its previous requirements shall retain it.
T15ASSBN Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician
Performs preventative and organizational maintenance on the following submarine electronic equipment/systems: TYPE 8B/J Periscope, TYPE 15L Periscope and AN/WLR-8 (V) 5.
T17ASSN 21 and SSN 688 Class Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Maintenance Technician
Performs preventive and organizational maintenance on the following submarine electronic equipment/systems: AN/BLQ-10(V), Type-8 Periscope, Type-18 Periscope to include ADF/SUBIS and TI-06 Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS).
Requirements
- Members awarded this NEC code under its previous requirements shall retain it.
T28ASSN/SSGN AN/BLQ-10A (V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Operator
Performs all operator task/function skills associated with the AN/BLQ-10A (V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) System (AN/BLQ-10 (V)) under all conditions of readiness in port and underway.
T28DAN/BLQ-10 Operator TI-20+
Performs operational tasks on the AN/BLQ-10 TI-20+ systems with routine watchstation supervision aboard various classes of submarines in all conditions.
Requirements
- Member must possess a Secret security clearance.
- Member must be a U.S. citizen.
T28EAN/BLQ-10 Maintenance Technician TI-20+
Conducts maintenance operations, preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance for the AN/BLQ-10 TI-20+ systems. Performs maintenance troubleshooting; and conducts fault isolation procedures and corrective maintenance practices on the AN/BLQ-10 TI-20+ systems.
Requirements
- Member must possess a Secret security clearance.
- Member must be a U.S. citizen.
T29ASSBN AN/WLR-8(V) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Equipment Operator
Performs operator task/function skills associated with the AN/WLR-8(v) Submarine Electronic Warfare Support (ES) System under all conditions of readiness in port and underway.
Requirements
- Personnel must be qualified for submarine duty to be awarded this NEC code.
711BIUSS Maintenance Technician
Performs at the organizational level preventative and corrective maintenance on SOSUS, SURTASS, and FDS components.
Requirements
- NEC code will be earned through OJT. Once determined that OJT experience supports awarding NEC code 711B, submit NAVPERS 1221/6 (with appropriate documentation attached) to BUPERS-312 indicating that the member meets the prerequisite criteria.
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.
745AInformation Systems Technician
Operate, secure and maintain information systems, telecommunications and associated peripheral equipment and services. Provides desktop support to network users, performs system restoral and system maintenance as required. Operates and performs system monitoring and circuit restoration of various communication suites that support critical voice and data operations and capabilities.
Requirements
- Member must possess a favorably completed and adjudicated T3/T5 prerequisite.
- Advanced Technical Field (ATF) IT accession Sailors (4YO) who previously completed IT Block Learning (CIN: A-150-1200) must also complete CIN: A-150-1201 to earn this NEC code.
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.
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.
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.
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.
785GSpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Radio Telecommunications Operator (RTO)
Provides full-spectrum Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) communications support to SOF mission sets.
Requirements
- Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
- Member must complete JSOC Radio Telecommunication Operator Training Course (RTOTC).
- Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code for future inventory management.
785HSpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Automated Information Systems Operator (AISO)
Performs full-spectrum information systems operations in support to SOF mission-sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces, operationally leverages full-spectrum tactical communications capabilities during directed operations in the air, ground, maritime, cyberspace, and space domains to meet National objectives.
Requirements
- Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
- Member must complete JSOC Automated Information Systems Operator Training Course (AISOTC).
- Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code for future inventory management.
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
794ANaval Special Warfare (NSW) Communications Technician
Operate and maintain ship and shore related communications systems as fielded by Naval Special Warfare; equipment is deployed and/or utilized with and by Mobile Communications Teams, commissioned ships, Special Boat Units, Seal and SDV Teams, and NSW Units.
Requirements
- Secret security clearance required.
- Personnel must complete the Naval Special Warfare Communications course and be assigned to a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command. Upon reporting, personnel must complete the NSW Tactical Communications Technician JQR. NEC code shall only be awarded in accordance with the JQR certification procedures: awarding authority shall be Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, N6, and may not be delegated. or Personnel must have completed the Special Operator Radio Course (SOROC) and be assigned to Joint Communications Unit. 280
785KJSOC Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer (SITO)
Coordinates full-spectrum signals intelligence (SIGINT) analysis for targeting to enable kinetic and non-kinetic effects in support of SOF mission-sets. Augments Joint Task Forces by (JTFs) synchronizing, integrating, and directing employment of U.S.
Requirements
- Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
- Member must complete JSOC Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer Training Course (SITOTC) and JQR.
- Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC.
- Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Member must be assigned to a USSOCOM subordinate unit at the time of the NEC request.
- Member must complete SOCOM certified FMV/PED course of instruction (JSOC, AFSOC, NSWG-8).
- Member's requesting activity must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 via their Echelon 2 for endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
- Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Member must be selected for special duty assignment to JSOC or subordinate unit or Naval Special Warfare Group Eight or subordinate unit.
- Member must complete SOSIT DEVOTC, subsequent technical skills training pipeline, and the unit-specific Job Qualification Requirement (JQR).
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