Naval Warfare Officer

Updated: May 11, 2024 09:41 AM GMT

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes

Oromocto, NB

Overview

As a member of the military, Naval Warfare Officers manage and direct the maritime strategy, tactics and procedures in the operation of ships, submarines and aircraft, maritime sensors, combat information and weapons systems.

Naval Warfare Officers provide input into the design, procurement and evaluation of ships, their systems, perform staff training and administrative duties and are the only officers who can have Command of the Navy’s ships and submarines. Their primary responsibilities are to:
• Command, control and coordinate Maritime Military Operations
• Lead and make decisions that will affect the general conduct of operations and ship’s crew security
• Provide expertise in a wide range of activities relating to the exercise of sea power
• Direct and conduct strategies, tactics and procedures in the operation of ships, submarines, aircraft, maritime sensors, combat information and weapons systems
• Provide input into the design, procurement and evaluation of ships... More Detail