The senior enlisted advisor to the respective command advising on proper administration and supervision of a nuclear propulsion plant. The EDMC assists the Engineering Officer in administering enlisted personnel, designating enlisted watch assignments, monitoring the qualification program of all nuclear trained operators, and acts as a liaison for the Engineering Department at the Chief Petty Officer level. Additionally, the NEC identifies those individuals with the skills necessary to perform as EDMC based on a TYCOM directed shipboard qualification process.