NEC
723C
Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Replacement Program Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs operational and maintenance of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Weapon System’s TacMobile Systems at the organizational level in support of P-8 Poseidon, MQ-4 Triton, and associated family of systems missions. Specifically, performs organizational level maintenance on the TSCOMM system and subsystem equipment, including line of sight and satellite transceivers, receivers, modems, computers, voice terminals, switches, and Data Links. Performs limited maintenance on associated Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment. Provides systems continuity through total in/out signal training and performs system tests to verify proper system operations.
Core Skills
- tactical communications maintenance
- satellite and line of sight radio support
- transceiver and receiver testing
- modem and data link troubleshooting
- computer and switch maintenance
- voice terminal support
- communications security equipment handling
- system continuity testing
- signal path verification
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- Fiber Optics Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Certified Electronics Technician
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA CySA+
- Fiber Optics Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Similar Specialties
25S
Satellite Communications Systems Specialist (SATCOM Sys Sp)
Army
0620
Space and Propagation Engineering Officer
Marine Corps
785G
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Radio Telecommunications Operator (RTO)
Navy
2831
Digital Wideband Systems Maintainer
Marine Corps
0627
Satellite Transmissions System Operator
Marine Corps
3D1X3
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems
Air Force
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.