NEC Designation: NEC STG-0527 AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship USW Combat Systems Journeyman
Description: Directs, coordinates, monitors, and manages the performance of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar Control manned watch stations. Interprets sensor and support equipment outputs, recognizes and responds to environmental and tactical changes, and provides continuous tactical advice. Obtains and maintains a full understanding of the USW situation and makes effective use of the system's sensor and processing resources to achieve mission success.
Description (Con’t): Performs all internal and external communications between the Sonar Control Watch Team and all other ship Watch Teams. In a duel role, operate the Undersea Warfare Control Functional Segment (UCFS) in all tactical situations to effectively classify, localize, track, and attack USW and small object contacts. Contact handling responsibilities include track management coordination including system-level add, merge and drop functions; working with the plotting team in developing TMA solutions; and coordinating contact classification changes between the Sonar Control and Combat Information Center teams.
Description (Con’t): Fire control responsibilities include engagement planning and target prosecution using the Over-the-Side (OTS) torpedoes and VLS-launched ASROC (VLA). Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications. Operates the System Resource Manager (SRM) to perform system reconfiguration, clear faults, or assist the maintenance technician with UCFS troubleshooting.
Qualification Data: Source Rating(s):
STG
Billet Paygrades: E5-E9
Personnel Paygrades: E5-E9
Course: Mandatory
Open to Women?: Yes
Notes: None
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).
