Navy NEC · Communications
723B Journeyman Communications Course (JCC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Journeyman Communications Course specialist operates and maintains communications systems and subsystems that support operations and capabilities. The specialist monitors signal quality, isolates faults, restores degraded systems, maintains logs and status boards, accounts for cryptographic materials and equipment, and performs preventive and corrective actions.
Core Skills
- communications systems operations
- signal quality monitoring
- fault isolation
- equipment restoration
- preventive maintenance
- cryptographic material accountability
- watchstanding and logkeeping
- technical documentation
- electronic test equipment use
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Network Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1)
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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