Communications Department

NAVAL  COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

Naval Communicators are responsible for the operation of communications information systems and for the implementation of communication procedures and instructions. Naval Communicators (NAV COMMs) are also responsible for the collection, correlation and dissemination of operational and tactical information. NAV COMMs encode, decode and interpret operations, tactical and manoeuvring signals, as well as type, log, and advise on matters related to communications, communication security (COMSEC), ceremonial and fleet manoeuvring.

• Operate systems which include:  shipboard radio/satellite equipment; message processing via local area network; and cryptographic equipment
• Communicate by:  intership, ship/shore radio teletype; ship/shore satellite, voice and radio teletype; INMARSAT voice, facsimile and email; tactical, international and administrative voice radio; flashing light (Morse code); flag signaling; and semaphore
• Tactical Signaling: advise command on tactical signaling and ship manoeuvring; and encode/decode and disseminate tactical and manoeuvring signals
• Perform and advise on shipboard flag ceremonial procedures.