Navy NEC · Aviation

U43A LAMPS MK III RAST/HRS Electrical Maintenanceman

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

Overview

A LAMPS MK III RAST/HRS Electrical Maintenanceman performs maintenance on RAST system components. This maintenanceman repairs failed electrical and electronic components by removing and replacing them at the lowest replaceable unit level.

Core Skills

  • Electrical and electronic component removal and replacement

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Maintaining RAST components and repairing electrical and electronic failures through replacement down to the lowest replaceable unit directly overlaps with industrial equipment repair.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on industrial electronics troubleshooting lab covering fault diagnosis and post-repair equipment testing.

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.
  • Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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 U43A

    [1] NEC entry "U43A - LAMPS MK III RAST/HRS Electrical Maintenanceman"; cached text line 12013; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Electrical and electronic component removal and replacement, 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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