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Description of NEC: Controls/supervises control of aircraft in tactical operations. Operates/supervises operation of radar, NTDS, communications and associated equipment in the exercise of air control functions. Participates in search and rescue and aircraft emergency operations. Ensures correct positioning of aircraft in specified areas, air corridors and approach or departure tunnels. Performs air intercept functions.

Source ratings: OS

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E4-E7

Training Course: Course Mandatory

Open to Women: Yes

SPECIAL NOTES: Qualification, requalification and maintenance proficiency requirements for AIC, ASAC, AICS, ATACO, ASTAC and ASTACSUP personnel are set forth in OPNAVINST 1211.2 Series. Personnel who fail to maintain qualification through prescribed proficiency requirements are no longer eligible to retain the NEC. A EPMAC 1221/2 will be submitted to EPMAC Code 49 for NEC removal. This NEC removal requirement is waived for a period of 36 months for those personnel who were previously qualified but subsequently transferred to shore duty. Personnel who requalify through formal training will have reestablished their qualification and award of the NEC.

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Information from NAVPERS 1806F
Navy Enlisted Manpower & Classfications Manual