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Naval Combat Operator

OFO Code: 542101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
542101
Occupation
Naval Combat Operator
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5421 · Seaward Defence Members

Official description
Seaward defence members provide specialised seaward combat related military services.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Combat Operator (Surface Control Operator), Combat Operator (Weapons Operator Mine Counter Measures), Combat Operator (Clearance Diver), Combat Operator (Telecommunication Operator Radio), Combat Operator (Radar Operator Dry), Combat Operator (Marine), Combat Operator (Survey Recorder), Combat Operator (Radar Operator Wet), Combat Operator (Radar Operator Elint), Combat Operator (Surface Weapons Operator), Combat Operator (Telecommunication Operator Tactical), Combat Operator (Protection Services), Combat Operator (Telecommunication Operator), Combat Operator (Engine Room Attendant), Combat Operator (Mine Counter Measures Operator), Combat Operator (Seaman)

  • Conducting amphibious and small boat operations
  • Navigating ship and vessels
  • Guarding and protecting naval institutions and other defence force bases
  • Maintaining personal arms and ammunition
  • Maintaining safety and security of personnel and equipment on board or attached to the ship
  • Maintaining combat readiness state of vessels, personnel, weapons, explosives, sensors and communication equipment
  • Providing clearance diving, underwater repairs, ordnance disposal and demolition, and search and rescue services
  • Collecting, correlating and disseminating sensor information to create an accurate and timely tactical pictures
  • Employing and operating surface/subsurface-based defence systems, shipboard weapons and other advanced specialist military weapons and equipment
  • Collection, reporting and dissemination of intelligence information

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