Navy Enlisted Classification Codes - 0161

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NEC Designation: 0161 - Tugmaster

Description: Operates YTB/YT tugs to assisit in docking, undocking, dry-docking, and cold iron moves. Directs use of head, breast and power lines and stern tow makeups. Employs International and Inland Rules of the Road, navigational, visual, and radio communications procedures. Directs the operation and maintenance of engineering plant, deck machinery, firefighting and other emergency equipment.

Assists in sea/air rescue and missions of mercy operations. Directs the movement of non-self-propelled Yard Craft within the boundaries of harbors, bays and sounds.

Source Rating: BM, QM

Course: OJT

Sequence Code: 2

Component NEC:

Primary Advisor: OPNAV (N95)

Billet Paygrades: E6-E9

CIN:

ESTB Date: REV Date: 3/19/12

Related NEC:

Technical Advisor: NAVSEA 05

Personnel Paygrades: E6-E9

CDP:

NR Ind: R

Open to Women: Yes

ECM: BUPERS-32

NOTE: 1. Candidates for and personnel holding this NEC code must meet and maintain qualification standards (including physical requirements) contained in OPNAVINST 3171.2.

2. Must be a second class swimmer per NAVPERS 15560C.

3. Must pass night vision test.

4. Color vision must pass the Farnsworth lantern test of 12 to 14 Pseudoisochromatic Plates (PIP).

 

Information contained on this page is derived from the Volume II Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs) NAVPERS 18068F October 2012, which is the official manual for Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs).
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