Maritime Self-Defense Officer (primarily engaged in managerial occupations)
かいじょうじえいかん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Security and Public Safety Occupations
- Middle : Self-Defense Force Personnel
- Minor : Self-Defense Force Personnel
Summary
In the bases and units of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, responsible for management tasks such as unit management, budget, personnel, and education planning, and involved in the development of defense plans and crisis management systems.
Description
Maritime Self-Defense Officers (managerial roles) handle management operations that support the operation of bases and units. They carry out a wide range of tasks including budget formulation and execution, personnel assignment and evaluation, materiel procurement and inventory management, development of education and training plans, document creation and reporting, and coordination with other departments and government agencies to build a framework that enables units to accomplish their missions. They are also involved in disaster relief operations, responses to domestic and international exercises and joint training, and information security management.
Future Outlook
As the security environment changes, the roles of management departments are becoming more sophisticated and diverse, requiring expertise in new areas such as digitalization and international collaboration. As a stable field of employment, a certain level of demand is expected in the future.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Base Assignment / Business Trips Available / Dormitory Living / On-call Duty Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Officer Candidate Course Completion → Unit Managerial Position (3rd Lt.) → Headquarters Staff → Officer School Instructor/Trainer → Flag Officer Position (Rear Admiral and above)
Required Skills
Budget Management / Document Creation / Government Agency Procedures / Knowledge of Defense-Related Laws and Regulations / Personnel and Labor Management
Recommended Skills
Business Management / Crisis Management / English Proficiency / Information Security Knowledge / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses to diverse missions such as disaster relief operations are required. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking ability is necessary for unit operations and budget management. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure accuracy in documents such as budgets. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination with various departments and other organizations. |
| Initiative & Leadership | A proactive attitude to propose and implement improvements independently is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical judgment skills are required for budget formulation and expense management. |
| Planning & Organization | To systematically advance a wide range of tasks such as personnel assignments and training plans. |
| Stress Tolerance | There are many high-pressure situations such as disaster relief and emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Cooperation is essential in organizational operations. |
Related Qualifications
- Completion of Officer Candidate Course
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Maritime SDF Managerial Officer
- Maritime SDF Officer Candidate
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