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C27A Submarine Carry-on Equipment Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Submarine Carry On Equipment Technician performs organizational level maintenance on submarine cryptologic carry on equipment. The technician maintains Cluster Snoop AN/USQ-149(V), Ruthless Raven, Special Sensor Technologies Core Systems, and associated equipment.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- submarine electronics maintenance
- cryptologic equipment support
- organizational level maintenance
- fault isolation
- electronic test equipment use
- component replacement
- sensor system support
- maintenance documentation
- equipment readiness tracking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- CompTIA Network+
- Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
Career Growth
- Wireless Communications Electronics Technician (WCM)
- RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP)
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- 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.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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