Maritime Lieutenant
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
One rank of lieutenant officers in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, involved in the command and operation of warships and units.
Description
The Maritime Lieutenant is the lowest rank among lieutenant officers in the Maritime Self-Defense Force. As deputy captain of a warship or staff of a unit, they formulate navigation plans, manage safety, conduct crew education and training, and also engage in disaster relief and international peace cooperation activities. With promotion to senior officers in mind, it is necessary to hone command and management abilities along with specialized knowledge.
Future Outlook
Stable personnel demand is expected due to escalating international tensions, growing importance of territorial sea policing, and increasing disaster relief needs. Skills as a highly specialized commander will be demanded even more in the future.
Personality Traits
Calm and level-headed / Cooperative / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Disaster relief / Long-term overseas deployment / Shift work / Shipboard duty / Shore duty
Career Path
Maritime Lieutenant → Lieutenant → Lieutenant Commander → Major → Lieutenant Colonel → Colonel
Required Skills
Command and communication skills / Life-saving and first aid / Navigation knowledge / Radio communication operation
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / International maritime law / Seamanship training
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to quickly respond to changing maritime environments and emergencies |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Verification of details is crucial for safe warship operation |
| Communication Skills | Ability to clearly share information and give instructions to subordinates and other roles is required |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina needed to endure long shipboard hours and rigorous training |
| Planning & Organization | Need to appropriately plan and organize missions |
| Stress Tolerance | Strong mental resilience required for long-term missions and emergency deployments |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To accomplish missions cooperating with warship crew |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because operations and procedures are mostly executed according to regulations |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Officer Candidate Course
- University graduation or higher
Aliases
- JMSDF Lieutenant
- Maritime Self-Defense Force Lieutenant
Related Jobs
- Air Lieutenant
- Land Lieutenant
- Lieutenant
- Lieutenant Commander