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Sonar Technician Surface sailor
Sonar Technician Surface rating badgeSTG

Sonar Technician Surface(STG Navy Rating)

Operates and maintains sonar systems on surface ships for anti-submarine warfare.

AEFAdvanced Electronics Field

Overall

4.9/10
Burnout4.7
Lifestyle5.0
Civilian ROI3.4
Happiness5.5
Manning %1.0
$$$ Pay6.4

Quick Stats

Enlistment Bonus$25,000
Civilian Sector Transferability$50k–$78k
Advancement OutlookStrong opportunity
Manning %111%
Initial Contract4 yr, 5 yr
Medical Requirements
  • ✓Normal color perception
  • ✓Normal hearing
  • ✓No speech impediment

Security Clearance

Secret~$3K–$15K civilian sector value

Requires a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). Processing typically takes 1–3 months and is initiated early in your training pipeline.

ASVAB Requirements

AFQT Minimum

50

Line-score options

Who This Is Best For

Best for surface warfare sailors who want to specialize in anti-submarine detection and tactical operations. If you enjoy the tactical side of surface warfare and want deep expertise in acoustic analysis, this rate provides focused technical training with good career advancement and defense industry transferability.

+Pros

  • ✓Active enlistment bonus available
  • ✓Strong opportunity advancement outlook
  • ✓Strong civilian career transition

–Cons

  • ✗Long A-school pipeline
  • ✗Significant sea duty

Real Opinions

+Positive

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“I would recommend STG to anyone considering it. The training is solid and the community takes care of its own.”

r/navy|
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“You 100% get out of it what you put into it and your mindset is everything. I had a great experience and would do it again.”

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–Negative & Mixed

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“Like any rate, STG has its downsides. Long hours, time away from family, and Navy bureaucracy are real.”

r/newtothenavy|
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“Perhaps 5% of sailors who join into this job are satisfied. Sonar techs are usually very smart people, but they either have procrastination habits or they are very unruly.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“The STG rate offers great training and career advancement opportunities!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

Training and advancement are available but vary by command and manning. Ask specific questions about sea/shore rotation, typical duty stations, and advancement rates for STG.

🫡 Recruiter says

“STG is exciting anti-submarine warfare.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

ASW training exercises are exciting, but daily life is repetitive watch standing. You will become very familiar with biologics (whale and shrimp sounds) that are not submarines.

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Horror Stories

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“Command leadership would always blame you and throw you under the bus. That was the recurring theme in reviews from Sonar Technicians, and it captured something deeply corrosive about the work environment. Favoritism was apparent and openly ignored by those in charge. Only 40 percent of Sonar Technician reviewers said they would recommend the job to a friend. Poor leadership was driving high turnover, with more and more sailors actively telling others not to join. The technical work itself — operating and maintaining sonar systems, tracking contacts, standing watch in the sonar shack — could be engaging, but the toxic leadership dynamics poisoned the experience. When your chain of command played favorites and you knew that any mistake would be pinned on you regardless of the circumstances, it was hard to stay motivated or feel any loyalty to the organization.”

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Related Reading

Guides on picking a rate, ASVAB, bonuses, promotion, and life after the Navy.

Getting Started

How do you choose the right Navy rate for you?

Choosing a Navy rate means weighing your ASVAB scores, lifestyle preferences, civilian career goals, and willingness to deploy or go to sea. Start by identifying which ratings you qualify for, then narrow the list by what matters most to you.

Getting Started

What is the ASVAB and what scores do you need?

The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test that determines which Navy ratings you qualify for. Your sub-test scores combine into line scores, and each rating has minimum line-score requirements. Higher scores open more options.

Career & Pay

Which Navy rates have the biggest enlistment bonuses in 2026?

Active Component (Active Duty) only. Per the CNRC GENADMIN dated 24 July 2026, the biggest source-rate bonus is $40,000 — Nuclear Field on FY26 ship dates ($75,000 EB cap). Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) follows at $35,000, then EOD and SEAL (SO) at $30,000, and Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) and Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) at $25,000. Special Operations Future Sailors who clear the elevated PST standards add a flat $20,000 EBPST. Most rates cap at $50,000 total EB. The Loan Repayment Program adds up to $65,000 on top, separately. Reserve component (SELRES) bonuses are governed by a different message and are not covered here.

Real Opinions

+Positive

✓

“I would recommend STG to anyone considering it. The training is solid and the community takes care of its own.”

r/navy|
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“You 100% get out of it what you put into it and your mindset is everything. I had a great experience and would do it again.”

Indeed|

–Negative & Mixed

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“Like any rate, STG has its downsides. Long hours, time away from family, and Navy bureaucracy are real.”

r/newtothenavy|
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“Perhaps 5% of sailors who join into this job are satisfied. Sonar techs are usually very smart people, but they either have procrastination habits or they are very unruly.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“The STG rate offers great training and career advancement opportunities!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

Training and advancement are available but vary by command and manning. Ask specific questions about sea/shore rotation, typical duty stations, and advancement rates for STG.

🫡 Recruiter says

“STG is exciting anti-submarine warfare.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

ASW training exercises are exciting, but daily life is repetitive watch standing. You will become very familiar with biologics (whale and shrimp sounds) that are not submarines.

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Horror Stories

Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

💀

“Command leadership would always blame you and throw you under the bus. That was the recurring theme in reviews from Sonar Technicians, and it captured something deeply corrosive about the work environment. Favoritism was apparent and openly ignored by those in charge. Only 40 percent of Sonar Technician reviewers said they would recommend the job to a friend. Poor leadership was driving high turnover, with more and more sailors actively telling others not to join. The technical work itself — operating and maintaining sonar systems, tracking contacts, standing watch in the sonar shack — could be engaging, but the toxic leadership dynamics poisoned the experience. When your chain of command played favorites and you knew that any mistake would be pinned on you regardless of the circumstances, it was hard to stay motivated or feel any loyalty to the organization.”

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Medical Requirements — detail

Minimum auditory requirements: Frequency (hz) 500, 100; Standard (db) 35, 30. Maximum auditory levels: (hz) 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 — average hearing threshold in these four frequencies must be less than 30db, with no level greater than 45db in any one frequency. If hearing level exceeds these limits, the applicant is ineligible for the rating.

Remarks

For Accessions, see AEF-AECF.

Source: CNRC / ECM Rating List, 19 Jan 2026. Verify current guidance with your recruiter before signing.

Training Pipeline — Total ~30 weeks (7 months)

8w
22w
Boot Camp— 8 weeks
RTC Great Lakes, IL
Basic military training for all recruits
A-School— 22 weeks
NTTC Great Lakes, IL
11.9% washoutDifficulty: 3.1/10
Technical training for rating qualification
Fleet Assignment— 0 weeks
First duty station
Report to operational command

Calculate Your End Training Date and Holidays and Events You Will Miss During Training

Ship dates are approximate and based on the weekly RTC Great Lakes schedule. Confirm your exact date with your recruiter. Source: bootcamp.navy.mil

Career Progression Milestones

Estimated timeline based on current advancement rates. Actual timing varies by individual performance and Navy needs.

7 mo
1 mo
1yr 5mo
6 mo
1yr 6mo
Training Complete— 7 mo
Pipeline finished (~7 mo) — NTTC Great Lakes, IL
First Duty Station— 8 mo
Likely sea duty assignment
NEC Specialization Options— 2yr 1mo
46 specializations available
V25CV37C

Advancement Outlook

E-2 to E-4 Advancement Outlook

Time to E-4: 30 months total

  • E-1 → E-2: 9 months at E-1. Automatic
  • E-2 → E-3: 9 months at E-2. Automatic
  • E-3 → E-4: 12 months at E-3. Automatic

E-4 is automatic — competitive advancement starts at E-5

How to advance faster to E-4

Your recruiter can process you in at E-2 or E-3 on day one if you qualify. Every rung skipped shortens the path to E-4 by months. Official transcripts / certificates required at enlistment.

  • E-2 →Easy
    2 years of JROTC completed. Easiest common path if your high school offers JROTC.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    24+ semester hours/ 36+ quarter hours of college credit (below the associate's threshold). Roughly one full year of college.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. Achievable with consistent cadet participation, but requires testing and leadership time.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-2 rate (join by age 17).
  • E-2 to E-3 →Moderate
    Boot camp leadership roles — roles don't auto-pin rank. Advancement comes from earning Honor Recruit or Hall of Fame at graduation (one award only, not stacked).
    • Honor Recruit up to E-2 — effectively the #1 ranked recruit in your division (~60-80 recruits), one Sailor per division per cycle. Selection is based on cumulative performance across all three academic exams, Physical Readiness Test (PRT) scores, uniform and personnel inspections, military bearing, and peer/Recruit Division Commander (RDC) evaluations. Roles that typically compete at this level:
      • Assistant LPO (ALPO) — deputy to the LPO.
      • Master-at-Arms (MAA) — barracks cleanliness, standards, and discipline.
      • Yeoman (YN) — division admin, paperwork, and tracking.
      • Educational Petty Officer (EPO) — study groups, test prep, and academic remediation.
      • Religious Petty Officer (RPO) — coordinates chapel and religious services.
      • Athletic Petty Officer (APO) — leads PT and fitness assessments.
      • Mail Petty Officer — handles mail distribution and tracking.
      • Section Leaders — squad-level leaders below the division-wide roles.
    • Hall of Fame up to E-3 — the most elite recognition at Recruit Training Command (RTC), awarded Navy-wide rather than per division. Requires exceptional performance in every training metric: top-tier scores on all three academic exams (typically 90%+), "Outstanding" on the final Physical Readiness Test (PRT), near-perfect uniform and personnel inspections, held a division leadership role with strong performance, and zero remediation, infractions, or negative marks across the full training cycle. Senior leadership roles positioned to compete:
  • E-3 →Moderate
    3 years of JROTC completed (any service branch). Straightforward if your high school has the program — three school years of enrollment.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Eagle Scout (BSA) or Gold Award (GSUSA) — the highest youth scouting awards. Typically takes years of participation and a capstone service project.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Associate's degree (or 48+ semester hours / 72+ quarter hours of college credit, 100-level or higher from an accredited institution). Two years of full-time college.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Civil Air Patrol Earhart Award. Uncommon — only a small fraction of CAP cadets reach this level.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-3 rate (join by age 16).

Ceiling is E-3 at accession — stacking qualifications doesn't push you to E-4 out of the gate.

Ways to accelerate E-4 after you're in

  • HardAdvanced Electronics Field (AEF) ProgramAuto E-4 — STG is on the AEF roster. Per MILPERSMAN 1510-030 §3a the full AEF list is ET, FC, FCA, RW (the "AECF" subset), CTM, CTT, MT, and STG. AEF Sailors are advanced to E-2 on Recruit Training graduation (§2b), to E-3 after 9 months TIG at E-2 (§9c), and to E-4 after A-school + any required advanced training + 6 months TIG at E-3 (§9d). Governed by MILPERSMAN 1510-030 (CH-94, 16 Mar 2026) and MILPERSMAN 1430-010. Requirements (§9d):
    • All requirements for advancement in rate completed
    • CO recommendation via NAVPERS 1336/3
    • PFA / body-composition standards (OPNAVINST 6110.1K)
    • Required advanced training complete
    • Sufficient obligated service — AEF carries a 6-year OBLISERV (§7)
    AEF is an enlistment-level election at MEPS / RTC (§2a). Fleet Sailors may request enrollment while at a training activity; conversion into an AEF-only rating auto-enrolls (§2a).
  • Very HardMeritorious Advancement Program (MAP) — Command-nominated promotion that skips the exam entirely. Each command gets a small seasonal quota of MAP slots and hands them to the top performers based on evaluation ranking. Fastest path on paper, but you're competing directly with every other sailor at your command.

Rules can change — verify current criteria with your recruiter and in the latest Navy Recruiting Manual (COMNAVCRUITCOM) before signing any paperwork that assumes a specific entry paygrade.

E-5 and E-6 Advancement Outlook

Strong opportunity★★★☆

2 of 4 factors working in your favor · 1 working against you

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    Manning

    E5 111%E6 110%
    Community is at or above authorized strength. Limited BBA billet gaps — expect more competition and slower promotion.

    Source: N12 Community Health Indicator brief (FY26)

  • ▲

    Initial Enlistment Bonus

    Yes — active bonus

    The Navy currently pays an enlistment bonus to new recruits who select this rate. An active bonus usually signals the community is short on accessions, which is the same pressure that keeps senior billets open.
  • ▲

    Overall Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Outlook

    Navy is paying a substantial bonus to retain sailors. Strong signal that billets are staying empty at senior paygrades.

Bonuses — Click here to see your military pay

All Active CNRC Enlistment Incentives

Active Duty

Source: CNRC GENADMIN 24 JUL 26 — effective Jul 27, 2026, contracts authorized through Dec 31, 2026 (NDAA 2026)

Active Component only. Reservist (SELRES) shipping bonuses are set by a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.

Bonuses can stack up to the rating's EB cap; LRP is independent. Footnote numbers match the source GENADMIN.

Source-Rate Bonus (EBSR)

Earned at school graduation; only EB type that can be partially recouped.

AECF-AEF

Any

$15,000[2]

STG-5YO

Any

$25,000[2]

STG-AEF

Any

$15,000[2]

Loan Repayment Program (LRP)

Stacks on top of EB cap. AFQT ≥ 50, ~25% tax withheld, DD 2475 required per payment.

AECF-AEF

October–September Any

Up to $65,000[1]

STG-AEF

October–September Any

Up to $65,000[1]

STG-5YO

October–September Any

Up to $65,000[1]

EBSR Notes

  • 2EBSR is earned and payable upon graduation from "A" or "C" school.

LRP Notes

  • 1Future Sailor must access into Active Component and have LRP listed as a guarantee on their current Annex to DD Form 4 (NAVCRUIT 1133/52). The NRC LRP Manager approves prior to a new Annex being generated. LRP can stack with all other EB types up to its own $65,000 maximum. Applicants need AFQT 50+, must submit a DD 2475 for each payment, and roughly 25% of each payment is withheld for taxes (a W-2 is issued).

Cross-cutting Policy Notes

  • 1Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (e.g., HiSET / GED / alternative credential) are NOT authorized any EB.
  • 2Prior-service members re-enlisting onto Active Duty must enter at pay grade E-4 or below, must not have received a bonus on their first enlistment, and (Navy prior-service) must have been separated from active duty for at least 12 months before shipping.
  • 3EBHS (EB for High School) is currently NOT AUTHORIZED in this message — distinct from prior cycles when EBHS was offered.
  • 4During lapsed appropriations, classifiers may still include EB on a contract if the DD 1966 carries the funding-availability disclaimer; payment is then subject to a future appropriation.

Always verify with a recruiter before signing — eligibility depends on AFQT, education tier, security-clearance adjudication, ship date, and program availability. Funding subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.

How to qualify & get paid

  1. Sign a contract for this rate at MEPS with the bonus(es) listed on your NAVCRUIT 1133/52 Enlistment Guarantee — eligibility is locked at signing.
  2. Ship to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes inside the authorized window — EBSHP and EBPST are earned and paid at RTC graduation and cannot be recouped after.
  3. Complete A-school (and any required follow-on C-school or qualifying course) for your rating — EBSR is earned and paid at school graduation, except for the Special-Operations pipelines, which pay later (AIRR after FRS + first duty station; SO after SQT; SB after SWCC Charlie phase; EOD/ND after their respective A-schools).
  4. LRP is paid annually upon submission of a DD 2475; ~25% is withheld for federal taxes, and a W-2 is issued. LRP must be on your contract at accession — it cannot be added later via reclassification.

Important details & disqualifiers

  • •All bonuses on this page are Active Component (Active Duty) only. Reservists (SELRES) follow a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.
  • •Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (HiSET / GED / alternative) are NOT authorized any EB.
  • •AFQT score must be ≥ 31 for EBSHP and ≥ 50 for LRP.
  • •EBSR is the only EB type that can be partially recouped if you separate before completing the obligated service. EBSHP / EBPST cannot be recouped after RTC.
  • •Bonus payments are subject to federal income tax withholding.
  • •EB-for-High-School (EBHS) is currently NOT authorized in the July 2026 GENADMIN — distinct from earlier cycles when it was offered.
  • •Funding: NDAA 2026 authorizes contracts through 31 December 2026; appropriations cover obligations through 30 September 2026; max-EB authority extends through 10 January 2027 — all subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.
  • •This rate requires a security clearance — failure to obtain clearance may affect bonus eligibility (and several special-operations footnotes explicitly require an earned NEC + clearance before payment).

Historical Bonus Trend by Contract Length

Past NAVADMIN cycles, broken out by contract years. The current CNRC GENADMIN's source-rate bonus (EBSR) is a single amount per rate and appears above; the four-line chart below shows the older multi-contract structure for trend context only.

You May Qualify for a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)

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)

$30,000

Max

Being Eliminated · effective 2025-12-18

—

Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

Not eligible

—

Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

Not eligible

708BAcoustic Intelligence Specialist

Comprised of Senior Enlisted personnel that perform independent duty afloat and ashore as the primary advisor to Commanding Officers and sonar organizations on acoustic intelligence matters. Reviews documentary, aural and graphically displayed sonar information. Determines nature and origin of acoustic intelligence and prepares acoustic reports.

Potential Civilian Post-Navy Outcomes

Sonar Technician

Transferability: 6/10

$50k–$78k

Post-Navy Salary Trajectory

Estimated civilian salary growth after separating from the Navy, based on industry data for this rating's skill set.

Year 1

$48K

Year 5

$62K

Year 10

$80K

10-year growth: +67%

Retention & Burnout

First-Term Retention

50%

choose to reenlist

Burnout Index

4.7/10

Moderate

Watch Intensity

5

Hours/Day

9

Deploy Tempo

7

Manning Strain

0

Low Morale Risk

5

Attrition Signal

5

What this means: The Burnout Index combines watch intensity (25%), daily hours (20%), deployment tempo (15%), manning strain (15%), morale (15%), and attrition (10%) into a single risk score.

Lifestyle5/10

Ship vs. Shore Split

65% / 35%

Sea Duty Tempo

High — 7/10

Physical Demand

medium — indoor

Sea Duty Tempo measures how much of a career is spent in deployable billets — ships, submarines, deploying squadrons, and expeditionary units — and how often those units leave homeport. It is separate from physical demand: an administrative job aboard a deployed unit still deploys, and a hands-on maintenance job at a shore command does not.

Watch Standing

3-section underway (8 on / 16 off)

In a 3-section rotation, the crew is divided into three teams. Each team stands an 8-hour watch shift, then has 16 hours off. In port, you stand 24-hour duty roughly every 3 days — one out of every three nights you stay aboard the ship. Underway (when attached to a ship command), the watch schedule runs continuously with shorter rest periods between shifts.

Watch qualifications vary by command and platform. Expect to qualify within 90 days of reporting.

OPNAVINST 3120.32DUSNI ProceedingsNavy Watch Standing Manual

Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was on sonar watch in the middle of the Pacific when I picked up a contact that wasn't matching anything in our database. Called the TAO, who called the CO to CIC. For about twenty minutes, we tracked this thing at a depth and speed that didn't make sense for any known submarine. The whole CIC was dead silent, everyone staring at my waterfall display. Turned out to be a whale with an acoustic signature we'd never seen before. The CO laughed it off but for those twenty minutes, every person in that room thought we'd found something classified.”

Veteran account (composite)

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Common Duty Stations

Naval Station NorfolkSea
Family Friendly

6.9/10

Schools + spouse jobs

Base Housing Wait

10 months

Avg waitlist for on-base

Cost of Living

95

100 = national avg

Naval Base San DiegoSea
Family Friendly

7.9/10

Schools + spouse jobs

Base Housing Wait

14 months

Avg waitlist for on-base

Cost of Living

135

100 = national avg

Naval Station MayportSea
Family Friendly
🎓

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Most sailors don't know they already have 9 or more general education college credits just from graduating boot camp.

Based on your rate, you may have more.

You can earn an associate's degree for free in 12-30 months without spending a dime.

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Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was on sonar watch in the middle of the Pacific when I picked up a contact that wasn't matching anything in our database. Called the TAO, who called the CO to CIC. For about twenty minutes, we tracked this thing at a depth and speed that didn't make sense for any known submarine. The whole CIC was dead silent, everyone staring at my waterfall display. Turned out to be a whale with an acoustic signature we'd never seen before. The CO laughed it off but for those twenty minutes, every person in that room thought we'd found something classified.”

Veteran account (composite)

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V40B
V42B
+ more
C-School / Advanced Training— 2yr 7mo
1 follow-on school available
Shore Duty Rotation— 4yr 1mo
First shore rotation opportunity
  • Leading Petty Officer (LPO) — runs day-to-day ops inside the division.
  • Assistant RCPO (ARCPO) — backs up the RCPO and steps in when needed.
  • Recruit Chief Petty Officer (RCPO) — senior recruit in the division, overall accountability to the RDCs. Highest visibility for meritorious advancement.
Competitive
+0 SRB added/increased · −1 SRB reduced/eliminated
$100,000 max
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    Billet-Based Advancement eligibility

    Legacy exam cycles

    This rating has not been integrated into Billet-Based Advancement yet. Advancement still runs through the traditional exam and Final Multiple Score (FMS) system — your exam score is one of the main factors in how you promote.

    • Sources: Manning NAVADMIN · SRB NAVADMIN · Billet-Based Advancement Handbook (NAVADMIN 255/24, updated via NAVADMIN 112/25). How to interpret these factors →

    5
    Bonuses are paid in installments. Only the unearned portion of EBSR is eligible for recoupment; EBSHP/EBPST cannot be recouped due to post-RTC reclassification or separation.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    —

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $100,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $100,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    V25CSurface Vessel Torpedo Tube (SVTT) Operation and Maintenance Technician

    Operation and maintenance of the SVTT Mk 32 MOD 15 and MOD 19 in accordance with operational guidelines, Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS), Corrective Maintenance (CM) and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

    Requirements

    • Source Rating GM personnel must complete Apprentice Technical Training (GM ATT) Blk 0A course (A-100-0099/19XD) prerequisite, all new accessions and/or fleet returnee/PACT Sailors.
    • Source Rating GM personnel are encouraged to complete GM "A" school Blk 0 (A-100-0094) but is not required for any fleet returnee and PACT Sailors.
    • Source Rating STG personnel must complete some form of Apprentice Technical Training (ATT) as part of initial accession training or rate conversion.
    V37CDDG 1000 ZUMWALT Class Undersea Warfare System (UWS) Maintenance Technician

    Perform UWS maintenance duties on board DDG 1000 ZUMWALT class ships.

    V40BAnti-Sub Warfare (ASW) Mission Specialist

    Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the ASW Systems Suite onboard Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class.

    Requirements

    • Member must complete mission package (MP) unique training, and COMLSCRON training to be awarded this NEC code.
    V42BAN/SQQ-89(V)3/5 Active Sonar Level II Technician/Operator

    Performs organizational level maintenance on and operates sonar subsystems including; AN/SQS-53B Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 O&M Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystems; AN/SQQ- 28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR-19(V) TACTAS, AN/UYQ-25A(V)2 or AN/UYQ-25B and the AN/SQS-53B Sonar System.

    V43BAN/SQQ-89(V) 2/3/4/6/7/8/9/12 Passive Sonar Level II Technician/Operator

    Performs organizational level maintenance on and operates sonar subsystems including; Integrated AN/SQR-19(V) Towed Array and AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonobouy Sensors, AN/UYQ-25A(V)2, AN/BQH-7A Oceanographic Data System, AN/SLQ-25A (NIXIE) and the AN/SQQ-89(V) OBT(V)-T. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

    Requirements

    • Personnel who previously completed K-130-1123 or K-130-0272 are eligible to be awarded this NEC code.
    V44BASW Specialist

    Assists in planning and preparation for ASW/USW operations. Advises on ASW/USW tactics, ASW/USW system employment, ASW/USW weapons employment and threat interpretations. Analyzes and determines the classification of received acoustic signals. Evaluates target motion analysis and initial reconstruction. Directs the ship's acoustic analysis training and qualification program.

    Requirements

    • Member must also complete Underwater Fire Control System (UFCS) training via one of the following courses: CIN: K-130-1149, A-130-1165, or A-130-0063.
    V45BUnderwater Fire Control System MK-116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator

    Performs light-off, operation, and shut-down of complete and/or portion of the Underwater Fire Control System (UFCS) MK-116 MOD-7 Anti- Submarine Warfare Control System with the knowledge and skills to function as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator (ASWCSO) during all phases of the ASW mission.

    V46BAN/SQQ-89(V) 4/6 Active Sonar Level II Technician

    Performs organizational level maintenance on subsystems including; AN/SQS-53C Sonar System, AN/UQN-4/4A Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystems; AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQS-19(V) TACTAS, AN/SQS-35C(V) 1/2/3 and AN/UYQ-25A(V)2 or AN/UYQ-25B SIMAS.

    V47BJourneyman Surface Ship USW Supervisor

    Supervises the activities of sonar operators in the start-up, operation, shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW Combat System and associated equipment. Responsible for on-board sonar system maintenance/operator/watch team training.

    Requirements

    • Component NEC requirements are waived for personnel holding NEC code V56B; and V56B is an acceptable substitute for NEC code V47B.
    V48BAN/SQQ-89 (V) Adjunct Subsystem Level II Technician

    Performs equipment light-off, operation and shutdown of the AN/SQQ-89(V) adjunct subsystem components comprised of the AN/UYQ-65, AN/SQQ- 89(V) System Level Recorder (SLR), AN/SQQ-89 (V) Hard Copy Processing System (HCPS), AN/ULQ-132 Tactical Decision Support Subsystem (TDSS), AN/UYQ-25B (V)1 (SIMAS II), Torpedo Recognition and Alertment (TRA) equipment, Signal and Display Local Area Networks (LAN

    V49BAN/SQS-53D Sensor Subsystem Level II Technician/Operator

    Performs organizational level maintenance on subsystems including; AN/SQS-53D Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 O&M Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystem; AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/AQR-19 (V) TACTAS and AN/UYQ-25B (SIMAS).

    V50BAN/SQQ-89(V) 11/12 Sonar Subsystem Level I Operator

    Performs equipment light-off, operation and shut-down of the following subsystems: AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR- 19(V) TACTAS, AN/UYQ-25B(V)1 (SIMAS II), and the AN/SQS-53D Sonar. Identifies, tracks and classifies targets and potential targets. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

    V52BAN/SQQ-89(V)15 Sonar System Level II Technician

    Performs system light-off and shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on all AN/SQQ-89(V)15 Functional Segments. Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications and malfunctions.

    V54BSonar Technician Surface (STG) Class "A" School

    Provides personnel with instruction in requisite knowledge and skills to perform tactical employment of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR Suite. The Acoustic Sensor Operator (ASO) will be able to employ and operate primary passive and active functional segments for all applicable USW mission phases.

    Requirements

    • Personnel (E3-E6) who have completed A School CIN: A-130-0037 and have not been awarded this NEC code must attend CIN: A-130-0061 as a prerequisite to earn it.
    V55BAN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship USW Combat Systems Maintenance Technician

    Performs system light-off and shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on all AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Functional Segments. Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications and malfunctions.

    V56BAN/SQQ-89A(V) 15 Sonar Supervisor

    Directs, coordinates, monitors, and manages the performance of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar Control manned watch stations. Interprets sensor and support equipment outputs, recognizes and responds to environmental and tactical changes, and provides continuous tactical advice.

    Requirements

    • NEC code V56B is awarded upon completion of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar Supervisor training.
    • Members holding this NEC code may fill the role of the SAWO (V94B) or USWFCO (V93B).
    V59BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) SURTASS Mission Commander

    Directs the safe and effective employment of SURTASS mission equipment, directs contact search and reporting, directs pre-mission and in-situ sonar search planning, generates/evaluates Target Motion Analyst (TMA) solutions, and liaises with supported Fleet Battle Watch Captain (BWC)/Theater Anti-submarine Warfare Officer (TASWO).

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    V57BAN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC) Maintenance Technicians

    Supports the operational mission of the CV-TSC and will maintain functional capabilities of the AN/SQQ-34 (V) 2 system and supporting peripheral equipment. CV-TSC supports all facets of carrier based Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), surface surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), and operations conducted by organic (MH-60R) and inorganic (P-3/P-8/NATO) tactical aircraft.

    Requirements

    • Secret Security Clearance required.
    • NEC code may be awarded to individuals who have completed AN/SQQ-34V2 In-Service Engineering Agent Factory Training.
    V58BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Low Frequency Active (LFA)/Compact Low Frequency Active (CLFA) Operator

    Conducts search, detection, and reporting of complex active transmissions utilizing the LFA/CLFA sensors; conducts marine mammal mitigation; and generates in-situ modeling of the ocean acoustics for optimized sensor performance.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    V84BAN/SQQ-89(V)4/6 Sonar Subsystem Level I Operator

    Performs equipment light-off, operation and shut-down of the following subsystems; AN/SQQ-28(V)9 Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR-19B(V)1/B(V)3 TACTAS, AN/UYK-25B(V)1 (SIMAS II), and the AN/SQS-53C Sonar. Identifies, tracks, and classifies targets and potential targets. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

    Requirements

    • Personnel who previously completed CIN: K-130-0283 are eligible to be awarded this NEC code.
    V93BAN/SQQ-89A(V)-15 Undersea Warfare Fire Control Operator (USWFCO)

    Performs target motion analysis on contacts of interest to provide accurate weapon engagement criteria to the fire control system and Antisubmarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE).

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Sailors require 12 months' time onboard experience as Sonar Operator prior to attending A-130-0078. Waiver requests for time onboard must be submitted to TYCOM N7 for approval.
    V94BAN/SQQ-89A(V)-15 Situational Awareness Workstation Operator (SAWO)

    Responsible to the Sonar Supervisor (SSUP) and ideally sits at the situational awareness workstation (Unit 832), the center workstation in Sonar Control (SC). Assists in classification, tracking, localization and log-keeping of contacts of interest.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Sailors require 12 months' time onboard experience as Undersea Warfare Fire Control Operator (USWFCO) prior to attending A-130-0079. Waiver requests for time onboard must be submitted to TYCOM N7 for approval.
    707BAN/SLQ-48(V) Mine Neutralization Systems (MNS) Operator/Maintenance Technician

    Performs operational functions and organizational maintenance on the AN/SLQ-48(V) system.

    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.
    709BJourneyman Level Acoustic Analyst

    Classifies surface and subsurface contacts by class and distinguishes between class variants utilizing visual and aural indications of major, minor and transient sound sources and active emissions in a multiple contact environment; interprets indirect and inferred relationships, modulation structures, resonance component and target behavior characteristics; recognizes friendly and threat weapons s

    Requirements

    • NEC code G07A is a requirement for AWO personnel only. Personnel will retain NEC code G07A upon being awarded NEC code 709B.
    • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
    712BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Master

    Conducts in-depth acoustic analysis, multiple ASW platform integration and data fusion. Conducts mission planning and performs contact evaluation based on acoustic contacts from Fixed Surveillance System (FSS), Mobile Surveillance System (MSS) and Deployable Surveillance System (DSS) at IUSS facilities.

    Requirements

    • Member must have completed 48 months of IUSS System experience, the IUSS Journeyman Pipeline, qualified as IUSS Tactical Coordinator (Sea/Shore), and a designated IUSS USL04 Signer prior to being assigned to a billet with this NEC code.
    • Personnel must successfully complete OJT at an IUSS facility for award of this NEC code.
    • In addition to prerequisite qualifications, member must have completed the IUSS Master Qualification Card.
    • Submission of NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 requesting NEC code will be required.
    713BAN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC) Operator

    Supports the Anti-Submarine Warfare mission warfare area, through utilization of the tactical and sensor functions of the AN/SQQ-34 (V) 2 system and supporting peripheral equipment. Performs AN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 set-up and configuration based on mission task.

    Requirements

    • Secret Security Clearance required.
    • NEC code may be awarded to individuals who have completed AN/SQQ-34V2 In-Service Engineering Agent Factory Training.
    • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
    714BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Apprentice)

    Conducts broad ocean surveillance for ocean-borne acoustics and conducts contact detection, initial analysis, classification, positioning, and reporting on surfaced and submerged contacts detected using Fixed Undersea Surveillance System and Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) sensors.

    Requirements

    • Secret or Top Secret security clearance required based on UIC assigned.
    • NEC code was previously awarded by completing prerequisite CIN: A-130-0503. Personnel who previously earned this NEC code based on completing CIN: A-130-0503 will retain the NEC code.
    • Commanding Officers of IUSS commands can request NEC code assignment based on OJT if mandatory course has not been completed. Commander Undersea Surveillance will approve the Commanding Officers request.
    715BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Journeyman

    Performs supervisory tasks related to the detection, analysis, localization, and reporting of ocean-borne acoustics on the Fixed Undersea Surveillance System (FSS) and SURTASS sensors. Specific tasks include Target Motion Analysis (TMA) and track development, multi-sensor correlation, mission planning, and Quality Assurance/contact reconstruction.

    Requirements

    • Personnel must have successfully qualified as IUSS Tracker Reporter prior to attending course.
    • Secret or Top Secret security clearance required based on UIC assigned.
    • Commanding Officers of IUSS commands can request NEC code assignment based on OJT if mandatory course has not been completed. Commander Undersea Surveillance will approve the Commanding Officers request.
    • Members who previously earned this NEC code as a result of completing CIN: A-130-0505 will retain the NEC code.
    • Member must complete the pipeline or all five segment courses is required for awarding this NEC Code. CINs: A-130-0521, A-130-0522, A-130- 0523 and A-130-0524 may be taken in any order; CIN: A-130-0525 must be taken as the final course in the pipeline.
    717BSmall Arms Marksmanship Instructor

    Performs specific duties as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor. Conducts training in all phases of basic marksmanship, both ashore and afloat, including firearms safety, mechanical training on small arms, instructional and qualification firing, basic range operations, records and reports. Performs preventive maintenance on small arms.

    Requirements

    • Personnel who have previously earned either M01A, M02A, M03A, M04A, M05A, O20A, O23A, O26A, O29A or 757B NEC code may be awarded this NEC code upon completion of formal training.
    • Source ratings AW, AWR, and AWS must hold NEC code G02A prior to assignment of this NEC code.
    • For all additional Source Ratings other than AO, AW, AWF, AWR, AWS, BU, CB, CE, CM, CU, EA, EO, EOD, FC, FCA, GM, MA, MN, ND, SB, SO, STG, SW, TM and UT, this NEC code may be awarded to personnel but will not be used to identify additional Source Ratings on billets.
    • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
    718BCrew Served Weapons (CSW) Instructor

    Provides Command personnel training to qualify as command anti-terrorism (AT) watchstanders as a Crew Served Weapons operator. In addition, this person will assist the AT Training Supervisor in the development and conduct of AT exercises, CSW Casualty Control drills and tactical employment of CSW training.

    Requirements

    • For all additional Source Ratings other than AO, AW, BU, CB, CE, CM, CU, EA, EO, EOD, FC, FCA, GM, MA, MN, ND, SB, SO, STG, SW, TM and UT, this NEC code may be awarded to personnel but will not be used to identify additional Source Ratings on billets.
    • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
    721BGeneral Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

    Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the GD Systems Suite onboard LCS class.

    Requirements

    • Member must complete required prerequisite training; GD ship unique training, and COMLSCRON training to be awarded this NEC code. Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 via COMLCSRON ONE to BUPERS-312.
    725ACombat Systems Senior Enlisted

    Performs duties as the senior enlisted principal advisor to the Combat Systems and Operations Officer as well as the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) during tactical situations. Provides tactical, technical, administrative and training expertise in all warfare areas.

    725BGlobal Command and Control System-Maritime Group Level 4.1 (GCCS-M GL 4.1) Operator

    Performs Joint Services and Navy specific applications and processes. Manages C4I database management functions, communications operations, and Force Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinator functions; and maintains the Common Operational Picture (COP) and provides input into the Common Tactical Picture at the unit, battle group, component commander, joint and coalition level.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance is required.
    • Member must complete the following OJT qualification training path: a. Completion of GGCS-M GL 4.1 Video Training series as outlined in PEO C41 San Diego message 141737Z JAN 19, Subject: GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM - MARITIME (GCCS-M) JOB PERFORMANCE AID-VIGNETTE VIDEOS. These videos are available for download or viewing on URL = SIPRNET SAILOR 2.1: https://sailor.navy.smil.mil, under the "Video Section". b. Complete the supplemental student training job sheets titled "GCCS-M GL 4.1 Job Sheets" (available via SAILOR Web Portal). c. Complete NAVEDTRA 43555-6 Personal Qualification Standards for Global Command and Control System Maritime Group Level v4.1.X.X Database Manager. d. Must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's recommendation to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC Code.
    730AMiniature/Microminiature Module Test and Repair (2M MTR) Technician

    Performs corrective maintenance on circuit cards and electronic modules by troubleshooting and repairing the faulty cards and modules. Preventive maintenance will be performed periodically as scheduled by Maintenance Requirement Cards for 2M Rework Stations (Pace PRC 2000) and the primary MTR test system (AN/USM-674).

    Requirements

    • Member must recertify per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
    • The source ratings for the AN/USM-674 (CIN A-100- 0076 or S-100-7600 Operator/Maintainer) training are the same as for the 2M training courses. Completing only the AN/USM-674 (CIN A-100-0076 or S-100-7600) training provides no NEC Code however, completion of the AN/USM-674 course and earning NEC code 783A - Microminiature Electronic Repair Technician would award the technician the 730A NEC code.
    • CIN S-100-7600 and CDPs 12W4, 12W5, 12W6, 12W7, 12WA, 12ZF are for use by NAVSEA-designated personnel (LANT and PAC 2M MTR Fleet Coordinators) only.
    • For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code. 248
    757BExpeditionary Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (ExUUV) Supervisor

    Performs UUV operations to enable the amphibious task forces, special operations and other component commanders with intelligence preparation of the battlespace, mine countermeasures and other joint operations support.

    Requirements

    • Member must have successfully completed the required OJT/JQR as outlined in COMEODGRUTWO/ONE INST 1221.1 to earn this NEC code.
    • Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 with Commanding Officer's endorsement.
    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.
    773B2M Instructor

    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.
    777BLockheed Martin (LM) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

    Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the LM Systems Suite onboard LCS class.

    Requirements

    • Member must complete required prerequisite training; LM ship unique training, and COMLSCRON training to be awarded this NEC code. Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 via COMLCSRON ONE to BUPERS-312.
    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.
    783BMine Warfare Planner

    Performs mine warfare planning, execution, evaluation, administration, troubleshooting and reporting using Mine Warfare Tactical Decision Aids at the operator and supervisory level.

    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
    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
    796AAN/SSN-2(V)5 Precise Integrated Navigation System (PINS) O & M Technician

    Operates the AN/SSN-2(V)5 PINS during mine hunting/sweeping operations.

    799BBasic MK 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Operator and Maintainer

    Performs system operation and maintenance, sonar image interpretation, sensor data analysis, and mine warfare mission execution essentials of the MK 18 UUV Family of Systems (FoS) to safely and effectively conduct assigned tasking.

    Requirements

    • Must be eligible to hold a SECRET security clearance.
    • Personnel must be currently filling a UUV Operator and Maintainer billet or in route to an operational command or learning site where the MK 18 FoS is currently being utilized to earn this NEC code. 283

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