T42A

Master Sonar Technician (Submarines)

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

Description

Conducts in-depth acoustic analysis, advanced sonar operations and employment, contact evaluation, and sonar operations coordination required by Leading Chief Petty Officers onboard submarines.

Core Skills

advanced acoustic analysis
sonar system operation
underwater contact evaluation
acoustic signal interpretation
target motion analysis
sonar watchstanding
tactical sensor coordination
technical training and mentoring
classified information handling

Common Certifications

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
Certified Systems Engineering Professional
Project Management Professional
GIS Professional Certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Engineering Technician

Civilian Career Paths

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Network+
Introduction to sonar and underwater acoustics course
Geographic Information Systems fundamentals course

Career Growth

Certified Systems Engineering Professional
Project Management Professional
GIS Professional Certification
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Engineering Technician

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