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728X Acoustic Technician CWO
Overview
Acoustic technicians provide acoustic analysis and direct the tactical employment of undersea sensors within the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System. They serve as mission commanders, tactical watch officers, and quality assurance specialists while managing systems, overseeing training commands, and supervising personnel, training, and equipment programs.
Core Skills
- acoustic signal analysis
- sonar system operations
- undersea warfare tactics support
- multi sensor data fusion
- pattern recognition and anomaly detection
- intelligence reporting and briefing
- watchstanding and tactical decision support
- technical writing and ttp development
- training and mentoring analysts
- root cause analysis of sensor issues
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Electronics Module AC (EM2)
- Electronics Module Analog (EM3)
- Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
- Electronics Module DC (EM1)
Career Growth
- Electronics Module Digital (EM4)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
- Ship Radar Endorsement
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
What the Work Involves
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Training and Development Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
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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