Marine Corps MOS · IT & Cyber
5974 Tactical Data Systems Technician
Overview
A Tactical Data Systems Technician diagnoses, repairs, and modifies communications data systems in selected Marine Air Control Group units. The technician installs, operates, configures, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables, switched local area networks and devices, computers, servers, virtual systems, and system software or firmware used in Marine Air Command and Control Systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- network installation and configuration
- lan wan troubleshooting
- fiber optic termination and testing
- switch and router configuration
- windows and linux systems administration
- virtualization administration
- server hardware troubleshooting
- documentation and diagramming
- change and configuration management
- field deployment of it systems
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Network Engineering
- Systems Administration
- Network Operations
- Help Desk Support
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+ · Funded
- CompTIA Data+ · Funded
- CompTIA Network+ · Funded
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded
- IT Specialist: Device Configuration and Management · Funded
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded
- Computer Service Technician (CST)
- Federal IT Security Professional-Operator-NG (FITSP-O)
- IT Specialist - Data Analytics
- IT Specialist - Networking
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 5974. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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