Navy NEC · Communications
T12A Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Equipment Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Equipment Operator rating
Overview
A Common Submarine Radio Room Equipment Operator performs all operator tasks and functions associated with the CSRR. The operator carries out these duties under all conditions of readiness, both in port and underway.
Core Skills
- communications equipment operation
- radio watchstanding
- system startup and shutdown
- operational status monitoring
- communications procedure compliance
- fault reporting
- equipment checkout
- watch team coordination
- technical logkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Computer aided dispatch software
- Handheld computer device software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
What the Work Involves
- Observe signal lights on switchboards, and dial or press buttons to make connections.
- Operate telephone switchboards and systems to advance and complete connections, including those for local, long distance, pay telephone, mobile, person-to-person, and emergency calls.
- Listen to customer requests, referring to alphabetical or geographical directories to answer questions and provide telephone information.
- Suggest and check alternate spellings, locations, or listing formats to customers lacking details or complete information.
- Update directory information.
Related Occupations
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
- Receptionists and Information Clerks
- Telemarketers
- Office Clerks, General
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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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