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Description of NEC: Pilots Causeway Barge Ferries up to 360 feet long for the ship-to-shore movement of equipment and cargo during amphibious assault logistics operations and/or maritime prepositioned shipping operations. Communicates piloting instructions to craft used for barge ferry propulsion. Directs ferries alongside ships for lift-on/lift-off operations. Directs ferry beaching and retraction.

Source ratings: BM GM QM SM

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E5-E9

Training Course or OJT: Course mandatory for naval reserve personnel. Active duty personnel may earn this NEC by completion of PQS/OJT or course completion.

Open to Women: Yes

SPECIAL NOTES: None.

Note: The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system, of which the NEC coding system is a part, supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. Rating series NECs identify billet requirements (skill/knowledge requirements) beyond the skill and knowledge that the general rating would provide. Rating series NECs are also assigned to an individual to show that the person has obtained certain skills or knowledge and is qualified for detailing to a billet requirement.

In other words, in the Navy, enlisted personnel have a rating (such as Hospital Corpsman -- HM), which comprises their general duties. When they receive specialized training (such as a Radiation Health Technician, NEC HM-8407), they would be assigned an NEC for that skill.

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Information from NAVPERS 1806F
Navy Enlisted Manpower & Classfications Manual