They are responsible for:
Navigation
Cargo operations
Supervising other soldiers on Army watercraft
Operating and maintaining lifeboats and vessel firefighting equipment
Standing lookout and performing helm watches
Operating Class B vessels
Watercraft Operators use a variety of tools to pilot Army boats, including:
Electronic positioning systems
Handheld navigation devices
Traditional practices, like standing watch
They also learn how to:
Dock and undock vessels
Drop and weigh anchor
Interpret code signal flags
Send and receive messages via radio, beacon, and signal flag
Watercraft Operators can help you transition from the military to the civilian employment sector. Their skills in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving are in demand by civilian employers.