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Q35A SSN 774 Block I/II Weapons Equipment Technician

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

Overview

The SSN 774 Block I/II Weapons Equipment Technician operates, maintains, and repairs underwater launch systems aboard SSN 774 Block I/II class submarines. This technician safely loads, unloads, ships, and stores weapons equipment while troubleshooting and maintaining Vertical Launch Systems on the first two flights of the class.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • underwater launch systems
  • vertical launch system maintenance
  • weapons equipment handling
  • mechanical troubleshooting
  • electromechanical diagnostics
  • hazardous materials handling
  • configuration control
  • preventive maintenance
  • technical procedure compliance

Civilian Career Paths

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • Certified Quality Improvement Associate

Career Growth

  • Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)
  • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification

Also Common

  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
  • Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
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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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