NEC
785G
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Radio Telecommunications Operator (RTO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides full-spectrum Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) communications support to SOF missionsets. Augments Joint Task Forces and leverages full-spectrum tactical communications capabilities during directed operations in the air, ground, maritime, cyberspace; and space domains to meet National objectives.
Core Skills
- radio frequency operations
- ip network configuration
- tactical radio management
- satellite communications
- network troubleshooting
- communications planning
- spectrum management
- secure voice operations
- expeditionary networking
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- JNCIA-Junos
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- JNCIA-Junos
- Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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