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Scope and Applicability.

This instruction amplifies the information in references (a) and (b) and clarifies procedures to be used in submitting recommendations for removal or change of NECs used to identify enlisted personnel trained as nuclear propulsion plant operators. Reference (c) provides background for NEC code changes as a result of drug usage or alcohol dependence. Navy Enlisted Classification codes used to identify enlisted nuclear propulsion plant operators are defined in reference (a) and can be separated into six distinct categories; three operational, two supervisory, and one special.

a.Operational Category. Navy Enlisted Classification codes in this category are used to identify junior enlisted personnel with less than six years of naval service, have graduated from the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training pipeline, and are either serving aboard:

(1) Submarine or submarine designated - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator (3353, 3354, 3355 and 3356).

(2) Nuclear Powered Surface Warship or are not designated for submarine duty - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Jperator (3383, 3384, 3385 and 3386) .

(3) Trainee - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Trainee (9901) This category is used to identify students who have been recruited or who have otherwise volunteered for nuclear propulsion training in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and have not yet graduated from the training pipeline. The nuclear propulsion plant operator NEC code change (9901 to 335X/338X) will be assigned upon completion of training and is not addressed in this instruction.

b. Supervisory Category. The following NECs identify enlisted personnel who are fully qualified by virtue of seniority, experience, watch qualification, and demonstrated proficiency to supervise the operation and maintenance of a:

(1) Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor (3363, 3364, 3365 and 3366) .

(2) Surface Warship Nuclear Propulsion Plant - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor (3393, 3394, 3395 and 3396) .

c. Special Category. Submarine/Surface Warship - Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Special Category (3359/3389). Navy Enlisted Classification codes in this category identify enlisted personnel who have qualified for an NEC in one of the operational or supervisory categories, but are not currently assigned to duty in connection with supervision, operation, and maintenance of a naval nuclear propulsion plant or assigned to instructor duty at a Nuclear Training Command.

Purpose.

To provide guidance for removing or changing Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) Codes used to designate enlisted personnel trained as nuclear propulsion plant operators.