Navy NEC · Communications
723C Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Replacement Program Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Tactical Support Communications Replacement Program Maintenance Technician operates and maintains TacMobile Systems that support P-8 Poseidon, MQ-4 Triton, and associated missions. The technician services transceivers, receivers, modems, computers, voice terminals, switches, data links, and limited communications security equipment, then performs signal training and system tests to verify operation.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Windows
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Satellite Communications
- Network Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA CySA+
- Fiber Optics Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
Also Common
- CompTIA Security+
What the Work Involves
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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