Navy NEC · Communications
708C Navy Expeditionary Communications Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Navy expeditionary communications technician operates and maintains mobile, small craft, vehicle, and shore communications systems in support of expeditionary forces. The technician delivers, maintains, and troubleshoots command and control capabilities in remote and austere environments using expeditionary communications, satellite communications, data transmission, field expedient antennas, and communications security systems.
Core Skills
- tactical radio operations
- satellite communications
- network troubleshooting
- frequency spectrum management
- waveform configuration
- modulation techniques
- field antenna installation
- communications security
- expeditionary systems maintenance
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Satellite Communications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP)
- Juniper Networks Certified Specialist, Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
- CFOT® Certified Fiber Optic Technician
Also Common
- Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
- JNCIA-Junos
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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