Navy NEC · Communications
785G Special Operations Forces (SOF) Radio Telecommunications Operator (RTO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Special Operations Forces Radio Telecommunications Operator provides radio frequency and Internet Protocol communications support for SOF mission sets. The operator augments Joint Task Forces and employs tactical communications capabilities during directed operations across air, ground, maritime, cyberspace, and space domains.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- radio frequency operations
- ip network configuration
- tactical radio management
- satellite communications
- network troubleshooting
- communications planning
- spectrum management
- secure voice operations
- expeditionary networking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Ansible software
- Bash
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Engineering
- Satellite Communications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- JNCIA-Junos
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
What the Work Involves
- Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
- Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
- Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Related Occupations
- Computer Network Support Specialists
- Database Administrators
- Computer Network Architects
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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