NEC
V020
Fire Controlman (FC) Combined "A" School (BL-1)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Fire Controlman rating
Description
Performs FC journeymen-level job tasks for sustainment or continuation training on concepts to comprehend and troubleshoot electrical/electronic/mechanical systems and radar principles at the apprentice level, greatly contributing to the overall operational readiness of any ship or shore command.
Core Skills
- fire control systems
- radar principles
- electronic troubleshooting
- electrical systems maintenance
- mechanical systems maintenance
- component and module diagnostics
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- test equipment operation
- technical readiness support
Common Certifications
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA A+
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- CompTIA A+
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level II
- CompTIA Network+
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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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.