721B

General Dynamics (GD) Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Core Crew Mission Specialist

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the GD Systems Suite onboard LCS class.

Core Skills

shipboard systems operation
preventive maintenance
corrective maintenance
fault isolation
equipment troubleshooting
electromechanical diagnostics
technical manual use
maintenance documentation
operational readiness tracking

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
International Society of Automation Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
IPC Certified Electronics Technician
OSHA General Industry Safety Training

Civilian Career Paths

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
IPC Certified Electronics Technician
OSHA General Industry Safety Training
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)

Career Growth

ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
International Society of Automation Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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