NEC Learning Paths

Navy Enlisted Classification codes define your specialty. Find resources tailored to your NEC track.

Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)

OCO NECs focused on network exploitation, analysis, and offensive cyber operations.

NECTitleLevel
H11ADigital Network Analyst (DNA)Basic
H12AExploitation Analyst (EA)Basic
H12BSenior Exploitation AnalystSenior
H12CMaster Exploitation AnalystMaster
H13ANavy Interactive On-Net (ION) OperatorBasic
H14ANavy ION Operator (Windows)Basic
H15ANavy ION Operator (Unix)Basic
H16ANavy ION Operator (Networks)Basic
H29ACyberspace Operations (CO) PlannerCWT1+
H41ABasic Offensive Cyber OperatorBasic
H42ACyber Research & Development SpecialistCWT2+
Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO)

DCO NECs focused on cyber defense, threat analysis, and network protection.

NECTitleLevel
H29ACyberspace Operations (CO) PlannerCWT1+
H30ACyber Defense Analyst (CDA) - BasicBasic
H31ACDA (Host)Basic
H31BSenior Host AnalystSenior
H31CMaster Host AnalystMaster
H32ACyber Threat Emulation Operator (CTEO)CWT2+
H33ACyber Network Defense Infrastructure Specialist (CNDIS)Basic
H34ACDA (Network)Basic
H42ACyber Research & Development SpecialistCWT2+
Naval Special Warfare (NSW)

NSW NECs for DEVGRU, SRT, and MSC assignments with special commitments.

NECTitleCommitment
703CNSW Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Analyst4 years
708AExpeditionary Information Warfare (Tactical)Standard
771BNSW TIO Operator5 years
785BSOF Offensive Cyberspace OperatorSpecial
785CSOF Expeditionary Cyberspace Operator (ECO)Special
785DSOF Tactical Cryptologic Warfare OperatorSpecial
785ESOF Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance - OperatorSpecial
785FSOF SCAR - AnalystSpecial
NEC Progression & Requirements

Basic (A): Entry-level NECs typically awarded at CWT3+

Senior (B): Advanced NECs requiring experience and expertise

Master (C): Expert-level NECs for senior technicians

Special NECs: Require screening, extensive training, and service commitments

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NEC codes and titles are updated periodically. Always verify current designators with your chain of command or the official Navy COOL CWT page.