Navy Rating · Combat & Infantry
STG Sonar Technician Surface
Overview
Sonar Technicians Surface operate surface sonar and oceanographic systems while searching, tracking, analyzing, and interpreting data on surface and subsurface contacts. They operate underwater fire control systems, support surface warfare, conduct ordnance evolutions, and maintain sonar and auxiliary equipment.
Core Skills
- sensor systems operation
- acoustic data analysis
- tactical data processing
- real-time decision support
- technical troubleshooting of electronic systems
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- fault isolation using test equipment
- technical documentation and log keeping
- weapons system support procedures
- situational awareness and threat recognition
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Network Operations
- Help Desk Support
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D) · Funded
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC) · Funded
- Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
Career Growth
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP) · Funded
- Basic Composites
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
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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