NEC
723B
Journeyman Communications Course (JCC)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operate and maintain communication systems and subsystem that support operations and capabilities. Monitors systems to maintain signal quality, troubleshoots and perform fault isolation to identify system degradation, and implement/perform restoral procedures to recover from equipment casualties. Prepare and maintain communication status boards, watch-to-watch inventory, master station log, and ensures accountability of cryptographic materials and equipment. Perform preventive and corrective action as required.
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
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- BICSI Installer 1
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual certification
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.