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Naval Electronic Sensor Operator
OVERVIEW
You will be responsible for the operation of Radar and Radio detection devices, Radar Jamming Systems and Decoys, and gun/missile-firing equipment carried on major naval warships.
WHAT THEY DO
Naval Electronic Sensor Operators (NES OP) are responsible for the operation of Radar and Radio detection devices, Radar Jamming Systems and Decoys, and gun/missile-firing equipment carried on major naval warships. As members of the ship's Combat Team, they aid in detecting, locating and identifying friendly and enemy submarines, ships and aircraft. They also aid in the engagement of the enemy and in the defence of their own ship from all threats.
The NES OP has the following primary duties:
Locate and identify unknown radars
Listen to communications from other submarines, ships, aircraft and shore bases
Operate gun and missile-firing equipment used to defend the ship
Conduct intelligence and evidence gathering
The NES OP has the following primary duties:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Naval Electronic Sensor Operators must have the ability to concentrate under trying conditions, a good memory for detail, sound reasoning ability, good visual and aural acuity, and good eye-hand coordination. They must be thorough and able to function as a member/ leader of a team, understand and react to directions quickly, and improvise where necessary to achieve objectives. Given their exposure to classified service matters, NES OPs must be dependable and discreet.
TRAINING
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Naval Environmental Training
On completion of the BMQ, NES OPs attend Naval Environmental Training at the Canadian Forces Fleet School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes approximately five weeks and includes:
Naval history and organization
Shipboard firefighting and damage control
Watchkeeping duties
Seamanship
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
The NES OP then attends the Canadian Forces Fleet School in Esquimalt, British Columbia for Naval Electronic Sensor Operator Qualification 3 course, which takes approximately 20 weeks and includes the following topics:
Procedures for maintaining classified material
Procedures for conducting intelligence and evidence gathering
Basic radar and radio theory
Electronic warfare equipment operation and checks
Electronic emission classification
Internal and external radio communications procedures
The first stage of training for a successful applicant is the Basic Military Qualification (BMQ) course held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all occupations. A goal of this course is to ensure that all recruits maintain the Canadian Forces (CF) physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding.
Naval Environmental Training
On completion of the BMQ, NES OPs attend Naval Environmental Training at the Canadian Forces Fleet School in Halifax, Nova Scotia, or in Esquimalt, British Columbia. Training takes approximately five weeks and includes:
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
The NES OP then attends the Canadian Forces Fleet School in Esquimalt, British Columbia for Naval Electronic Sensor Operator Qualification 3 course, which takes approximately 20 weeks and includes the following topics:
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Initially, NES OPs are required to perform their duties at sea in Frigates or Destroyers based in Halifax, Nova Scotia or Esquimalt, British Columbia. Opportunities for career progression, promotion and advanced training are available for personnel who demonstrate the ability, dedication and ambition. As NES OPs progress in their career, many opportunities for employment at various shore establishments exist in addition to employment on board ship. Service onboard ships also provides worldwide travel opportunities.
SPECIALTY TRAINING
As they progress in their career, NES OPs who demonstrate the required ability and ambition will be offered advanced training through formal courses or on-the-job training. Specialty training may also be available.
Advanced Training Courses
NATO Maritime Advanced Electronic Warfare Course
Operational Signal Intelligence Analysis
Technical Electronic Intelligence/Radar Analysis
Intermediate Technical Electronic Intelligence/Radar Analysis
Advanced Electronic Intelligence Collection Analysis
Intermediate and Advanced Database, Word Processing and Presentation Courses
Specialty Training Courses
Ship's Team Diver
Instructional Techniques
Advanced Training Courses
Specialty Training Courses
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
At sea, NES OPs work mostly within the ship's Operations Room where they operate some of the most modern and sophisticated warfare equipment at sea today. As with all sea-going personnel, NES OPs work as a team with their fellow shipmates in 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 and man-overboard emergencies, act as a member of the ship's emergency response team for both Home and Foreign Port security watches, and routinely perform ship's husbandry. NES OPs also fight fires acting as members of a Fire Attack Team, and provide damage control should the ship encounter a breach to the hull.
During Maritime Interdiction Operations, NES OPs may serve as a member of the Naval Boarding Party to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel's crew during inspections, if necessary.
During Maritime Interdiction Operations, NES OPs may serve as a member of the Naval Boarding Party to inspect the cargo of suspect vessels and detain the vessel's crew during inspections, if necessary.
RELATED CIVILIAN OCCUPATIONS
Although this occupation has no direct corresponding civilian job, the experience, management, leadership and instructing skills acquired through normal occupational progression are applicable to a variety of fields, and are highly regarded by civilian employers.
