NEC Designation:
NEC 9598 Disaster Preparedness Operations and Training Specialists
Description:
Advises command on how to integrate into the normal command organization the functions necessary to prepare for, defend against, and recover from major accidents, natural and man made disasters; assists in the coordination with local, civic authorities on disaster response operations; conducts training for nuclear, biological,
Description (Con’t):
and chemical (NBC) warfare defense to include hazard awareness, individual protection, decontamination, and mission restoration; performs organizational maintenance on NBC defense equipment; uses equipment complying with procedures required by Nuclear Regulatory Commission license.
Qualification Data:
Source Rating(s):
All
Billet Paygrades: E5-E8
Personnel Paygrades: E5-E8
Course: Mandatory
Open to Women?: Yes
Notes:
No new assignment of this NEC to E3-E4 personnel. E3-E4 personnel who currently hold this NEC may retain their NEC.
Information contained on this page is derived from the Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards Manual, Volume II, NAVPERS 18068F, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).
