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United States Coast GuardOperations Specialist
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Job Overview
OS — Operations Specialist is a U.S. Coast Guard c2 role in the communications career field.
U.S. Coast Guard Operations Specialist (OS) serve within the C2 community, performing missions critical to USCG readiness. This role blends technical proficiency, teamwork, and disciplined execution across garrison, deployed, and expeditionary environments. Members receive formal schoolhouse training followed by hands-on qualification at operational units, progressing from apprentice through journeyman and master skill levels.
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Daily Responsibilities
- Execute operations specialist duties in support of unit missions
- Maintain proficiency through recurring training and qualifications
- Inspect, operate, and maintain assigned equipment and systems
- Coordinate with team leaders and adjacent specialties
- Document operations, maintain records, and brief leadership
Training Pipeline
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ASVAB & Qualification Requirements
ASVAB line-score minimums
Officer / no line-score minimums listedSecurity clearance
None listedPhysical requirements
Required skills
Attention to detailTeamworkTechnical aptitudeCommunicationAdaptability
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Advantages
- Marketable career skills
- Leadership development
- Global assignments
- Comprehensive benefits
Disadvantages
- Demanding operational tempo
- Frequent training
- Possible deployments
- Physical/mental demands
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