The Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) system supplements the enlisted rating structure in identifying personnel on active or inactive duty and billets in manpower authorizations. NEC codes identify a non-rating wide skill, knowledge, aptitude, or qualification that must be documented to identify both people and billets for management purposes. For example, if a Navy police officer ( MA -- Master at Arms ) receives specialized training as a K-9 Dog Handler, he/she would be awarded NEC MA-2005. From that point on, the sailor could be assigned to Navy law enforcement duties involving military working dogs.
Below are the NECs for the AVIATION BOATSWAIN'S MATE community area:
AB-7004 C-13 Catapult Operator (APPLIES TO: ABE)
AB-7005 MK-7 Arresting Gear Operator (APPLIES TO: AB, ABE)
AB-7006 Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Technician (APPLIES TO: ABE)
AB-7011 Shipboard Aircraft Rescue, Firefighting and Salvage Specialists (APPLIES TO: ABH)
AB-7012 Shore Base Airport andAircraft Firefighter (APPLIES TO: ABH)
AB-7022 Aviation Fuels Maintenance Technician (APPLIES TO: ABF)
