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Description of NEC: Operates Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) vehicles in amphibious assault and training operations to and from LHAs, LHDs, LPDs, and LSDs and across surf and beach interfaces. Executes current amphibious assault tactics employing International and Inland Rules of the Road, navigation, and radio and visual communications procedures. Supervises LCAC crew in all phases of craft operation.

Source ratings:

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E6-E9

Training Course or OJT: Course Mandatory

Open to Women: Yes

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. A minimum ASVAB score of AR+MK+EI+GS = 204 is required for entry into the training courses. Interested candidates who meet the requisite ASVAB score should contact their detailer for nomination to the LCAC program. Pers-409 (Special Programs) will coordinate assignment with the appropriate detailer.

2. NEC Candidates must be physically qualified for special duty in accordance with the Manual of the Medical Department (NAVMED P117).

3. Successful completion of the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) LCAC Operator Psychomotor Test is required prior to assignment to contractor training and course K-062-0013. 4. NEC candidates must be qualified as a second class swimmer in accordance with NAVPERS 15560C.

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