United States Navy - LHA 6 America : LHA -6 is an amphibious assault ship, latest of its kind. Its primary purpose is to supply littoral support for shore invasion units, prolonged logistical support, and command and control unit for assault groups.

While station aboard the LHA-6 I was an undesignated seaman, this is the lowest possible rank. As a seaman my primary duties entail :

• Ship Restoration and Maintenance

• Ship Navigation

• Physical Security (Armed Sentry Posts, Security Reach and Breaching Force)

• Watch/lookout posts

• Search-And-Rescue Operations

• Shipboard Firefighting and Emergency Services

• Assistant to Department Head (Calendar tracking, email and phone contact filtering, regular communication and coordination with Commanders and Ships Executive Officers)

NIOC Hawaii : Navy Information Operations Center is the naval intelligence segment of NSA/CSS Hawaii. This organization houses naval administrative chain of command and authority.

While stationed at NIOC Hawaii sailors wear two hats at the same time: Navy NIOC and NSA/CSS. NIOC typically handles administrative duties while NSA/CSS handles operational duties. My primary duties entailed:

• Daily Muster and Accountability for 80+ Sailors and Civilians

• Junior Sailor’s Evaluations, Inspection and Discipline

• Morale, Welfare and Recreation POC (Budget Management, Event Organization ranging from 20-2000 Sailors)