626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO

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Officer technical managers in the strategic weapons and ordnance field, with practical experience in related areas. They plan, supervise, train, and direct subordinate personnel in the operation and maintenance of submarine weapons systems and may direct or coordinate ordnance and ordnance equipment procurement, production or repair. They may also serve as weapons repair, nuclear weapons repair, fire control repair, torpedo repair, missile launcher repair, or weapons quality assurance officer or on strategic weapons and ordnance related staffs.

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The following civilian credentials are related to 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.

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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) mostMost mediummedium Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Computer Service Technician (CST) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) someSome mediummedium Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level (Associate CET) Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE) - Radiation Protection Is Not In Demand American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) someSome lowlow Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Magnetic Particle Testing (ACCP-MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray and RAM (IRSSP-Combo) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Quality Auditor Certification (CQA) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) someSome mediummedium Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome highhigh Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) someSome highhigh Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (CCST-I) In DemandIs In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome mediummedium Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
Certified Technology Manager (CTM) Is Not In Demand Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) someSome   Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM) Is Not In Demand Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) someSome   Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
Associate Engineering Technologist (AT) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther        
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost highhigh Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) In DemandIs In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Engineering Technologist (CT) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) otherOther        
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP) In DemandIs In Demand Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) someSome highhigh Navy BucksNavy Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) otherOther        
Certified Aerospace Technician Core Is Not In Demand SpaceTEC otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Engineer Is Not In Demand International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) mostMost highhigh Navy BucksNavy Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Liquid Penetrant Testing (ACCP-PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Radiographic Testing (ACCP-RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Ultrasonic Testing (ACCP-UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Visual and Optical Testing (ACCP-VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Radiographic Testing (RT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Professional Level III - Visual Testing (VT) Is Not In Demand American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) otherOther        
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level II (CCST-II) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome mediummedium Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
Certified Control Systems Technician - Level III (CCST-III) Is Not In Demand International Society of Automation (ISA) someSome lowlow Navy BucksNavy Bucks    
Fluid Power System Designer Is Not In Demand International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) otherOther        

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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COOL may be able to assist with funding state licensure on a case by case basis. The following conditions should apply:

  1. Navy Reservists (SELRES) may get a state license funded based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. The state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty.
  2. Service members may get a state/county or municipality certification/license funded if they are separating or retiring in the state in which they desire the license. This will be a onetime funding opportunity based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. Renewals are authorized 60 days prior to their discharge/separation. The license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty. Service members should make contact with Navy COOL prior to 18 months remaining on their soft/hard EAOS due to the complicated funding processes of some states. Certification/license must be completed 60 days prior to separation.
  3. For each of the above opportunities, the Service member must contact Navy COOL prior to submitting a voucher request for licensure funding coordination.

As with any state license, you must meet all state eligibility criteria. Funding of a state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty (e.g. no real estate license, no beautician license, no private eye license, etc…). Contact Navy COOL for more information.

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER - Dept Head/Division Officer page or the LEADER - Commanding Officer/Executive Officer/Officer in Charge page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran's Employment Center.

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General and Operations Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
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Security Management Specialists someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
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Storage and Distribution Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
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Related Federal Occupations

The following federal occupations are similar to 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

Related NOBCs

The following Navy Officer Billet Codes (NOBC) are associated with 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO. For more information, click on the links below.

Other Career Considerations

A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to 626X - Ordnance (Submarine) LDO can be found below.

Troops to Teachers

An additional resource for transitioning to a teaching career is the Troops to Teachers program. The Troops to Teachers program is a national program which provides support services to prepare military personnel for a career in teaching. Service members with a baccalaureate degree or higher are eligible to begin the traditional teaching certification process, however, Service members without a degree may also qualify to become a vocational/technical teacher. Click here for more information about the Troops to Teachers program.

COOL may be able to assist with funding state licensure on a case by case basis. The following conditions should apply:

  1. Enlisted Navy Reservists (SELRES) may get a state license funded based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. The state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty.
  2. Enlisted personnel may get a state/county or municipality certification/license funded if the Sailor is separating or retiring in the state in which he/she desires the license. This will be a onetime funding opportunity based on their Navy or civilian occupation, earned academic degree or a semester course. Renewals are authorized 60 days prior to their discharge/separation. The license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty. Enlisted Sailor should make contact with Navy COOL prior to 18 months remaining on their soft/hard EAOS due to the complicated funding processes of some states. Certification/license must be completed 60 days prior to separation.
  3. For each of the above opportunities, the Sailor must contact Navy COOL prior to submitting a voucher request for licensure funding coordination.

As with any state license, you must meet all state eligibility criteria. Funding of a state license must have relevancy to a Navy occupation or collateral duty (e.g. no real estate license, no beautician license, no private eye license, etc…). Contact Navy COOL for more information.

Voluntary Education

Voluntary Education

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Collateral Duty / Out of Rate Assignments

Navy collateral duties/out of rate assignments play a vital role in the day-to-day operations and duties that Officers and Enlisted Sailors perform. Certifications and licenses are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments, so please go to the Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments search feature (under the Navigator) and explore more opportunities to get certified.

Opportunities Related to Academic Degrees

Out of rate or designator requests for exam funding for credentials related to an earned academic degree or a semester course may also be funded if it can be directly related to an industry certification or state license.

For example, if you have a degree in Human Resources but are serving as a Culinary Specialist, you can get funding for a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

If the completed degree is not in the Sailor's Joint Service Transcript (JST), the Sailor must provide proof of completion with the Voucher Request Form, OPNAV 1500/57 for funding approval. The requested credential must be included on the Navy COOL website, and the Sailor must meet all other eligibility requirements.

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

Opportunities for Prior Rate or Designator Sailors

If you have cross-rated or redesignated, you now are eligible for certifications and licenses mapped to your prior rating or designator. The “Navy Bucks” icon on the Navy COOL page for your previous position/rate indicates which certifications and licenses may be funded.

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

Opportunities Related to Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training

If you can document that you have completed an on- or off-duty training course that fully prepares you for a civilian certification or license, you may now be eligible to have the credential exam funded.

For example, if you took a Command-sponsored Emergency Medical Technician course, you may be eligible for funding for an EMT Basic credential.

The requested credential must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.

College course completion must be annotated in your Joint Service Transcript. Formal off-duty or command-sponsored training should be visible in your Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ). In lieu of an ETJ entry (where training cannot be entered into the ETJ) you will need to submit some form of, proof of completion (a certificate of completion from the course/training is sufficient). If neither of the previously mentioned methods of validating proof of completion are available, then a command correspondence (such as a command letter, memo, or PG-13 form) describing the training along with the OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

Opportunities for Navy Reservists

If you are a Navy Reservist, officer or enlisted, you may now be eligible for funding for credentials related to your civilian occupation. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks icon to be funded.

To validate your civilian occupation, you will need a screen shot from Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) showing the Civilian Occupational Code. Please send the NSIPS screenshot with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).

In lieu of NSIPS documentation you may also submit a command endorsed and executed NAVPERS 1070/613 (PG-13) Administrative Remarks form noting your civilian occupation along with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form). You must sign the PG-13.

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

Prior Other-Service Occupation

If you are Navy (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) occupation. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks Navy Bucks icon icon to be funded.

To validate your prior other-Service occupation, you will need to provide Navy COOL with a document (e.g. DD-214; or Military Service School completion certificate; or other document) showing your other-Service occupation. Please send the document (scanned & emailed) with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy

If you are Navy (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to entering the Navy. The certification or license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the Navy Bucks Navy Bucks icon icon to be funded.

To validate your earned & maintained credential, you will need to provide Navy COOL with a scanned or emailed document (e.g. credential certificate document, screenshot from your credential dashboard, digital badge, etc…) showing the credential earned and maintained. Please send the document (scanned & emailed) with your OPNAV 1500/57 Professional Certification and Licensing Voucher Request (COOL Voucher Request Form).

As with any credential, you must meet all other eligibility criteria and the certification or license vendors' requirements.

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GI Bill®

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

High

Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

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