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Overview As a member of the military, Naval Combat Information Operators are responsible for the operation of all shipboard surveillance radars and associated equipment of the shipboard intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems. They assist and advise the ships leadership in navigation, anti-air warfare, anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare. Responsibilities Configure and operate: Command and control system Ships radars Intelligence, surveillance and recognizance systems Multi-tactical data links Global command and control system maritime Information processing systems Ship borne integrated communication equipment and related sub-systems Analyse equipment and system performance on all combat information equipment Perform basic on-line fault diagnostic procedures Collect, correlate, record, analyse, display, and disseminate all tactical information Maintain classified logs and publications Work Environment At sea, Naval Combat Information Operators work mostly within the ships Operations Room with some of the most modern and sophisticated equipment at sea today. Onboard ship, they experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with work at sea. They perform out-of-occupation duties such as sentry or lookout duty, line handler for replenishment at sea, and ship hand for harbor duties. They participate in search and rescue events, act as a member of the ships emergency response team for security watches, and routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs. They can fight fires as members of a fire attack team and provide damage control when required. Entry Plans Direct Entry Options No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Minimum required education: completion of provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Training The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. Naval Combat Information Operators attend either the Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt or the Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax for approximately 26 weeks to prepare for their role as the ships Anti-Submarine Plotting Operator. Training includes: Operate personal computers Basic radar and radio theory Radar systems operation/check Internal and external communications technique Tactical display preparation set up and update Tactical information correlation Use of publications, ships logs, files and state boards Evidence and intelligence gathering Basic relative velocity Conduct search and rescue procedures Underwater Warfare Organization Additional training in tactical network planning and procedures, sensor and intelligence information correlation as well as personnel management and leadership are available to those who demonstrate the required ability and potential. Available courses include: Instructional techniques Ships team diver Ships team diving supervisor Naval boarding party Naval combat information operator Iroquois class classification Basic submarine qualification Naval combat information operator submarine qualification Submarine control room watch supervisor Global command control systems maritime instructor Those who demonstrate the aptitude may have the opportunity to specialize as an Information Management Director, responsible to Command for the management of information networking and the dissemination of all-source information. Required courses include: Operations and exercise planning tactical procedures Sensor and intelligence information interpretation Advanced network planning and management courses Naval recruits attend the Naval Fleet School either in Esquimalt or Halifax for approximately five weeks. Training includes the following topics: Naval history and organization Shipboard firefighting and damage control Shipboard safety Watchkeeping duties Seamanship Part Time Options This position is available for part-time employment with the Primary Reserve at certain locations across Canada. Reserve Force members usually serve part time at an Air Force Wing in their community, and may serve while going to school or working at a civilian job. They are paid during their training and are not required to relocate. They may also volunteer for deployment on a military mission within or outside Canada. Naval Combat Information Operators serve with the Royal Canadian Navy and are employed to assist and advise the ships leadership in the conduct of naval operations such as maritime surveillance, navigation and search and rescue. When employed on a part-time or casual full-time basis they usually serve at a CAF home port location within Canada. 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