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Description of NEC: Operates YTM/YT tugs to assist in docking, undocking, drydocking, and cold iron moves. Directs use of head, breast and powerlines and stern tow makeups. Employs International and Inland Rules of the Road, navigational, visual, and radio communications procedures. Directs the operation and maintenance of engineering plant, deck machinery, firefighting and other emergency equipment. Assists in sea/air rescue and missions of mercy operations. Directs the movement of non-self-propelled Yard Craft within the boundaries of harbors, bays and sounds.

Source ratings: BM QM SM

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E6-E9

Training Course or OJT: OJT

Open to Women: Yes

SPECIAL NOTES: Candidates for and personnel holding this NEC must meet and maintain qualification standards (including physical requirements) contained in OPNAVINST 3171.2.

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