Navy NEC · Engineering

U73A LHA-6 (AMERICA) Class/LHD-8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Diesel Engine Electrical Technician

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

Overview

The LHA 6 Class and LHD 8 Class Diesel Engine Electrical Technician operates diesel engine electrical systems. This technician performs advanced organizational or intermediate electrical maintenance on those systems down to the component level.

Core Skills

  • Component-level diesel engine electrical maintenance

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Advanced component-level maintenance on shipboard diesel engine electrical systems transfers directly to the electrical repair focus of industrial equipment maintenance.

How to prepare: Complete hands-on training in industrial equipment fault diagnosis using test equipment and circuit evaluation software.

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.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
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 U73A

    [1] NEC entry "U73A - LHA-6 (AMERICA) Class/LHD-8 (MAKIN ISLAND) Diesel Engine Electrical Technician"; cached text line 12603; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Component-level diesel engine electrical 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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