Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
T28D AN/BLQ-10 Operator TI-20+
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
AN/BLQ-10 operators perform operational tasks on TI-20+ systems with routine watchstation supervision. They operate these systems aboard various classes of submarines under all conditions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- electronic warfare systems
- signals monitoring
- contact detection
- emitter identification
- electromagnetic analysis
- watchstation operations
- tactical reporting
- system status monitoring
- classified information handling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Signals Intelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- RF Interference Mitigation (RFIM)
Career Growth
- ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET), RF Communications Specialty
- AOC Certified Specialist in Electromagnetic Warfare (CSEW)
- Advanced RF Interference Mitigation (AIM)
- iNARTE Spectrum Management Certification, Exemplar Global
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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