Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

V011

Electronics Technician (ET) Combined "A" School (BL-0)

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Electronics Technician rating

Description

Performs entry level job tasks equivalent to that required of an ET rating prior to initial operational tour. Knowledgeable of concepts to comprehend electrical/electronic theories, communication principles, radar principles, navigation principles, basic networking principles, communication networking principles and C4I. Perform basic troubleshooting of systems down to the component and module levels for Basic Radar, Basic Communication Systems, and Planned Position Indicators are introduced.

Core Skills

  • basic electronics theory
  • electronic circuit troubleshooting
  • radar system familiarity
  • communications system operation
  • navigation system familiarity
  • basic networking
  • c4i system support
  • component replacement
  • test equipment use
  • technical documentation

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.