NEC
T23A
SSN 21 Navigation Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and performs preventive and organizational level maintenance on the following equipment: AN/WSN-7(A) & (B), AN/BPS-16 Radar, AN/WRN-6 GPS, CAMS MK II, AN/WIC-2B, Digital Depth Detector, and Digital EM Log.
Core Skills
- submarine navigation equipment
- radar operation
- gps systems
- depth measurement
- atmosphere monitoring
- electronic log systems
- preventive maintenance
- equipment troubleshooting
- technical records management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician
- NMEA Marine Electronics Installer
- CompTIA Security+
- Project Management Professional
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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