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Marine Deck Officer Army National Guard career

Transportation · 880A

Marine Deck Officer

Command Guard vessels (Class A1) operating on lakes, bays, sounds and coastal waters. Operate vessels with crews of up to 14 Soldiers, handling discipline of crew, readiness and seaworthiness of vessel.

Overview

Command Guard vessels (Class A1) operating on lakes, bays, sounds and coastal waters. Operate vessels with crews of up to 14 Soldiers, handling discipline of crew, readiness and seaworthiness of vessel.

Job duties

  • Command Guard vessels (Class A1) operating on lakes, bays, sounds and coastal waters
  • Operate vessels with crews of up to 14 Soldiers, handling discipline of crew, readiness and seaworthiness of vessel
  • Navigate vessel using nautical charts, area plotting sheets, compass, sextant, terrestrial bearings and electronic navigational aids
  • Navigate vessel to avoid surface and underwater hazards, to include areas where ice is seen or reported
  • Direct operation of ship-to-shore radio and visual communication systems
  • Direct fueling, blasting, trimming operations and cargo stowage

Training

Training details are confirmed with an Army National Guard recruiter.

Civilian career relevance

The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.

Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.

Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2022-07-06

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