relatively clean in nature, so it is possible to work hard and  still  look  neat.  Since  your  duties  place  you  in  a position  to  meet  visitors,  escort  reporters,  interview VIPs, act as a tour guide, and so forth, good appearance is more necessary than in some other jobs in the Navy. Always  make  sure  every  aspect  of  your  personal appearance, from your haircut to the edge dressing on your shoes, is first-rate. VOICE Voice and manner of speaking are important. You should  avoid  an  overly  loud  voice,  but  likewise,  you should avoid speaking too low or indistinctly. Localisms of vocabulary or accent maybe merely pleasant marks of  individuality,  or  they  maybe  hindrances  because  they make  the  speaker  hard  to  understand.  If  you  have conspicuous  speech  habits  of  this  sort,  you  should attempt  to  correct  them.  Your  attention  to  pronunciation of words will always be worthwhile. MILITARY BEARING All  petty  officers  have  an  obligation  to  conduct themselves  with  dignity  and  in  such  a  manner  as  to reflect credit on the naval service. Dignity exists only where the individual has a proper sense of his own worth and  of  the  worthiness  of  his  cause.  The  person  who possesses  true  dignity  also  will  respect  the  dignity  of others. Military   bearing   is   dignity   within   military relationships. It exists when the individual is proud of his military organization and of his part in it. He respects his seniors and is guided by the example of those he admires most among them. He tilso respects his juniors and tries to provide an example they will be proud to follow.  Whether  he  is  squaring  his  hat,  rendering  a salute, carrying on the work of his office, or going on liberty, his manner says that he is proud of the Navy and is doing his best to make the Navy proud of him. COURTESY The   qualifications   for   advancement   do   not   list courtesy  as  a  requirement,  but  they  imply  it.  Most situations require a certain minimum standard in terms of manners, and unless we display this standard, we are in trouble. Courtesy goes far beyond that. It is in fact totally  different  in  character,  because  courtesy  comes from within and is a voluntary expression of respect for the  rights  and  feelings  of  others.  How  your  job  as  a journalist   involves   your   interaction   with   others   is emphasized throughout this TRAMAN. More than any other rating in the Navy, you will be associated primarily with people in the civilian populace. Courtesy on your part will smooth the way not only for you, but for your command,  your  seniors  and  the  people  who  work  for you. PERSONALITY A  pleasing  personality  is  a  must  in  the  journalist rating.   You   must   be   able   to   get   along   with   your shipmates,   because   their   cooperation   is   necessary before you can carry out your duties. Always strive to establish a good name for the JO community. When you have the confidence of your shipmates, your job will be 100  percent  easier. NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATIONS Navy  Enlisted  Classifications  (NECs)  are  four-digit numbers that indicate special qualifications earned by an individual. Currently, there are four NECs available to Navy journalists, as described in the following text. JO-3221 — BROADCAST OPERATIONS SPECIALIST The holder of a 3221 NEC originates, prepares and broadcasts  command  information  for  use  on  radio, television, satellite or Shipboard Information, Training and Entertainment (SITE) systems. Additionally, he acts as a researcher, writer, interviewer, narrator, broadcast equipment operator, program scheduler and director. If you desire this NEC, you must complete the Basic Broadcaster  Course  (BBC)  at  the  Defense  Media Institute   (DMI),   formerly   the   Defense   Information School  (DINFOS).  You  also  may  earn  the  classification by  logging  one  year  of  documented  experience  at  an NBS   detachment   or   AFRTS   outlet   or   on  a SITE-equipped  ship.  If  you  have  equivalent  civilian experience, you may request a waiver of the one year experience requirement. JO-3251 — BROADCAST OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Individuals with this NEC direct the operations of radio,   television,   satellite,   cable   and   SITE   support systems   as   coordinated   elements   of   the   command information  broadcasting  function.  Other  key  tasks include   conducting   research   and   planning programming,   production,   budgeting,   training   and maintenance. 1-3