Overview As a member of the ship’s Combat Information Organization, Naval Combat Information Operators assist and advise the ship’s leadership in navigation, anti‑air warfare, anti‑surface warfare, and anti‑submarine warfare. Their primary duties are to: 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 mainly within the ship’s Operations Room with the most modern and sophisticated equipment. They also perform out‑of‑occupation duties such as sentry or lookout duty, line handler for replenishment at sea, and as ship hand for entering and leaving harbour. They participate in search and rescue events, person‑overboard emergencies, and act as members of the ship’s emergency response team for security watches. They also routinely perform ship maintenance and repairs, fight fires as members of a fire attack team, and provide damage control during hull breaches. They may serve as members of a naval boarding party during cargo inspections. Entry Requirements 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. The minimum required education to apply is completion of the 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 then attend either the Naval Fleet School Pacific in Esquimalt, British Columbia or the Naval Fleet School Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for approximately 26 weeks to prepare for their role as the ship’s Anti‑Submarine Plotting Operator. Training topics include: 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, ship’s 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, personnel management and leadership are available to those who demonstrate the required ability and potential. Available courses include: Instructional techniques Ship’s team diver Ship’s 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 Specialization 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 Part‑Time Options This position is available for part‑time employment with the Primary Reserve across Canada. Reserve Force members serve part time at a CAF home port location within Canada. They are paid during training and may volunteer to move to another base. They may also be deployed on a military mission within or outside Canada. Related Careers Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator Sonar Operator Naval Communicator #J-18808-Ljbffr