ELC

Description

Electronics Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are technical specialists in the field of ship and shore electronic equipment. Electronic equipment is defined as any equipment which transmits or receives intelligence by electrical or electromagnetic means (including landline and sonar equipment). Electronic CWOs serve as officers in charge of electronics repair shops, assistants to electronics officers, instructors in theory and repair of electronic equipment, and as command and staff officers concerning inspections, uses, capabilities, limitations, and reliability of electronic systems and equipment. Electronic CWOs plan, direct, and supervise practices and procedures for maintenance and repair of electronic equipment; analyze, solve, and correct electronic operational and maintenance problems; and prepare, maintain, and submit personnel and material records, reports, and accounts. Electronics CWOs are usually prior ET ratings in the Coast Guard.