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9525 COMMUNICATION WATCH OFFICER [COMM WO] [Job Code: 002329]
Serves as representative of communication officer during period of watch, assuming general charge of all
communication activities of command. Expedites outgoing and incoming traffic. Ensures delivery of messages to
appropriate personnel. Supervises cryptographic processing of messages. Serves as primary source of information
on message inquiries. Enforces communication security. Investigates and corrects communications delays, failures
and violations. Advises message originators on proper preparation of messages. Serves as member of cryptoboard.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9582; DOD Group - 4C Communications and Radar
9530 CRYPTOBOARD OFFICER [CRYPTO BD] [Job Code: 002331]
Assists communication officer by handling conversion of cryptographic messages. Converts messages from
plain language to code and from code to plain language by means of appropriate cryptographic aids and devices.
Verifies technical accuracy of messages. Conducts reconstruction of garbled messages. Prepares paraphrased
versions of messages. Effects delivery to all components of Naval organization. Ensures prompt internal routing
and distribution of decoded messages. Supervises filing and safeguarding of decoded messages. Ensures
watch-to-watch inventory of cryptographic material.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9525, 9582; DOD Group - 3B Communications Intelligence
9535 CUSTODIAN OF CMS MATERIAL [CMS CUSTO] [Job Code: 002333]
Serves as custodian of Communications Security Material System (CMS) material distributed to command or
activity. Procures material in accordance with allowance list, maintaining secure stowage. Makes, or supervises
making of, corrections as required by appropriate directives. Reissues material on local custody as necessary. Takes
periodic inventories. Disposes of material as authorized or directed. Reports any actual or suspected loss or
compromise.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9555, 9580; DOD Group - 7A Administrators, General
9543 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS [DIR COMM] [Job Code: 002335]
Provides and maintains adequate and secure communication system. Directs planning, administration and
review of all phases of communications such as frequency allocations, standard operating procedures, cryptography
and publications. Directs communication intelligence and operation of security activities. Coordinates plans and
allowances with respect to communication equipment. May serve on various military and civilian boards.
Formulates communications policy.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9515, 9590; DOD Group - 4C Communications and Radar
9545 CONVOY CONTROL OFFICER [CONVOY CTL] [Job Code: 002337]
Functions as the convoy staff control officer, bridge watch officer, navigator and/or communications officer
on the staff of a convoy commodore or vice/rear commodore. Responsible for duties as assigned by the convoy
commodore operations officer.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9019, 9050, 9424; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
9550 SHIPPING COORDINATION CENTER OFFICER [NCAGS SCC] [Job Code: 002339]
Responsible for tracking merchant shipping within the assigned AOR. Utilizes all sources (classified and
unclassified) of electronic data available. Fuses information to refine the Maritime Common Operational Picture
(COP). Coordinates with Local Port Authorities, Pilots, Shipping Agents, deployed NCAGS assets. Develops
Shipping Risk Areas (SRA), communication reporting gates and NCAGS shipping control points when the situation
warrants and liaise with higher authority. Develops safe routes for merchant shipping, and liaise with ship’s masters
or agents.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9050, 9044; DOD Group – 2G Operations Staff
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