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V001 Interior Communications Electrician (IC) Combined "A" School (BL-0)

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Interior Communications Electrician rating

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Overview

An Interior Communications Electrician in Combined A School performs entry level IC tasks before an initial operational tour. This electrician develops knowledge and skills involving switchboards, auxiliary electrical systems, amplified voice systems, and basic alarm, safety, and warning systems.

Core Skills

  • Switchboard and amplified voice system fundamentals
  • Auxiliary electrical system fundamentals
  • Basic alarm, safety and warning systems

Civilian Career Paths

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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

V001 provides entry-level knowledge and skills in basic alarm, safety and warning systems that relate to civilian alarm installation and service.

How to prepare: Ask the target jurisdiction and employer which trainee, employee-qualification or alarm-business licensing route applies to the installations you would perform. As one jurisdiction-specific example, New York's alarm-business licensing requirements include age 18, 81 hours of qualifying education and an examination, while employees have a separate statement and qualification process; New York exempts installations on motor vehicles, boats and aircraft from this licensing requirement.

What the civilian work involves
  • Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
  • Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
  • Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.

Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

V001's entry-level switchboard and amplified voice system training provides a foundation for learning civilian communications equipment installation and repair.

How to prepare: Seek a supervised trainee position that includes hands-on practice testing communications circuits and checking installed equipment against specifications.

What the civilian work involves
  • Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
  • Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
  • Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.

Notes & Sources

  • V001 documents entry-level school training before an initial operational tour, not demonstrated fleet experience; further training or practice may be needed even before the first fleet assignment.
Evidence for this guidance (5 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC V001

    [1] NEC entry "V001 - Interior Communications Electrician (IC) Combined "A" School (BL-0)"; cached text line 12651; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Switchboard and amplified voice system fundamentals, Auxiliary electrical system fundamentals, Basic alarm, safety and warning systems, Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (O*NET 49-2098.00), Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (O*NET 49-2022.00)

  2. O*NET: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (O*NET 49-2098.00)

  3. New York Department of State: Security or Fire Alarm Installer license requirements

    [3] Requirements and Course Providers. New York licensing example, not national or every-employee requirements. Verified 2026-09-24.

    Supports: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (O*NET 49-2098.00)

  4. New York Department of State: Alarm installer scope and employee FAQ

    [4] Exempt installations and employee qualification. New York example only. Verified 2026-09-24.

    Supports: Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers (O*NET 49-2098.00)

  5. O*NET: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers

    [5] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (O*NET 49-2022.00)

Defense contractor jobs for V001

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