# Competences — warfare specialist Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/86c892cf-09a3-44c8-b9d1-814d93dbcbb4). ## Essential - **assess danger in risk areas** (skill/competence) - **devise military tactics** (skill/competence) - **ensure information security** (skill/competence) - **geographic information systems** (knowledge) - **handle surveillance equipment** (skill/competence) - **identify security threats** (skill/competence) - **lead military troops** (skill/competence) - **manage troop deployment** (skill/competence) - **military weaponry** (knowledge) - **operate radar equipment** (skill/competence) - **operate radio equipment** (skill/competence) - **operational research** (knowledge) - **surveillance methods** (knowledge) - **use different communication channels** (skill/competence) - **use geographic information systems** (skill/competence) ## Optional - apply information security policies (skill/competence) - camouflage (knowledge) - computer simulation (knowledge) - concepts of telecommunications (knowledge) - coordinate rescue missions (skill/competence) - create strategic maps (skill/competence) - electromagnetic spectrum (knowledge) - electronic and telecommunication equipment (knowledge) - electronics principles (knowledge) - ensure compliance with types of weapons (skill/competence) - execute working instructions (skill/competence) - give battle commands (skill/competence) - identify terrorism threats (skill/competence) - interfere with enemy communications (skill/competence) - maintain operational communications (skill/competence) - military code (knowledge) - military combat techniques (knowledge) - monitor surveillance equipment (skill/competence) - operate armoured fighting vehicles (skill/competence) - patrol areas (skill/competence) - perform covert investigations (skill/competence) - perform military operations (skill/competence) - practice vigilance (skill/competence) - respond to enquiries (skill/competence) - surveillance radars (knowledge) - write situation reports (skill/competence)