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7524 - Naval Flight Officer (NFO) FRS Basic F/A-18D Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) (LtCol to 2ndLt) PMOS

Summary

NFOs as members of aircraft crews assist in the employment of the aircraft offensive and defensive weapons.

NFOs assigned as Supporting Arms Coordinator’s (SAC(A)) will also direct supporting fires for ground forces to include artillery, naval gunfire and close air support.

Advise commanders of ground units on matters pertaining to aerial observation and provide information of intelligence value not readily available from normal sources.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Must complete the Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1 or M17P2E3).

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of reference (ah) and the USN Manual of the Medical Department.

POI CID

None

Duties

Receives and evaluates data recorded by airborne electronic equipment to make determinations appropriate to the mission of the aircraft.

Operates airborne electronic equipment used in accomplishing the mission of the aircraft.

Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.

Related SOC Title & Code

Air Crew Officers 55-1011.

None.