Navy NEC · Communications

H03A Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Operator

Current service use not established

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Overview

A Tactical Support Communications Operator runs the Tactical Mobile Program at fixed-site Tactical Operations Centers worldwide and provides ground support for Maritime Patrol Reconnaissance Force air traffic control and safety of flight. The operator manages communications systems, subsystems, and auxiliary equipment that support secure and non-secure mission voice, data, operations, and capabilities.

Core Skills

Fixed-site TacMobile operations center support
Secure and non-secure voice and data operations
Maritime patrol flight safety communications support

Civilian Career Paths

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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

Responsibility for mission-related voice and data communications systems, subsystems, and auxiliary equipment provides operational familiarity relevant to telecommunications equipment work.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on telecommunications installation and circuit-testing course to build installation and repair skills beyond the documented operator duties.

What the civilian work involves

Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.

Civilian tools and software (examples)

Cisco IOS

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)

NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC H03A
[1] NEC entry "H03A - Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Operator"; cached text line 5957; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Fixed-site TacMobile operations center support, Secure and non-secure voice and data operations, Maritime patrol flight safety communications support, Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (O*NET 49-2022.00)
O*NET: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (O*NET 49-2022.00)

Defense contractor jobs for H03A

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