Officer technical managers in the operation, employment, and application of techniques, equipment, systems, and procedures related to surface operations that possess practical experience in these areas. They assist and advise commands in operations planning, direction, and control and in the employment and utilization of associated facilities and installations; organize, supervise, and direct performance of operations personnel; and administer on board training programs, facilities, and services. They may serve as, but are not limited to serving as, combat information center officers, anti-air warfare officers, combat systems officers, tactical action officers, electronic warfare officers, and as combat information center instructors at training commands or in various operational and staff billets. An officer of the Naval Reserve.