NEC
H03A
Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates Tactical Mobile (TacMobile) Program at fixed-site Tactical Operations Centers (TOC) worldwide. Provides ground support for Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Air Traffic Control and Safety of Flight. Responsible for communications systems, subsystems and auxiliary equipment that support mission-related secure and non-secure voice, data, operations and capabilities.
Core Skills
- tactical mobile communications
- secure voice operations
- nonsecure data services
- communications system monitoring
- air traffic control support
- equipment troubleshooting
- radio and network configuration
- technical logkeeping
- mission operations support
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- Certified Telecommunications Network Specialist
- Fiber Optics Installer Certification
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Project Management Professional
- Fiber Optics Installer Certification
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