Navy NEC · Engineering

U38A CG 47/LHD-1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician

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

Overview

A CG 47/LHD 1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician performs operational, preventive, and corrective maintenance on electrical components unique to LHD 1 ships. This technician maintains 400 Hz static frequency converters and the SSM degaussing system.

Core Skills

  • 400 Hz static frequency converter maintenance
  • SSM degaussing system preventive and corrective maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Preventive and corrective maintenance of shipboard electrical components, 400 Hz static frequency converters, and the SSM degaussing system transfers directly to industrial electrical equipment repair.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on industrial equipment troubleshooting course focused on diagnosing faults and testing repaired equipment.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC U38A

    [1] NEC entry "U38A - CG-47/LHD-1 Electrical Component Maintenance Technician"; cached text line 11925; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: 400 Hz static frequency converter maintenance, SSM degaussing system preventive and corrective maintenance, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

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