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V021 Fire Controlman (FC) 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 Fire Controlman rating

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Overview

A Fire Controlman trained through the Combined "A" School at the entry level performs basic rating tasks required before an initial operational tour. This Fire Controlman uses working knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, communications, radar, and networking to troubleshoot basic radar and electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems to the component and module levels.

Core Skills

  • Component and module-level systems troubleshooting
  • Electrical and electronic theory fundamentals
  • Radar, communications, and basic networking principles

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

V021 training in electrical and electronic theory and basic component- and module-level troubleshooting provides a foundation for electronics testing and repair.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on electronics lab course that includes schematic reading, test-equipment operation, and documented diagnosis of component faults before targeting trainee technician openings.

What the civilian work involves
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
  • Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.

Notes & Sources

  • V021 documents entry-level school knowledge before an initial operational tour, not operational maintenance experience or advanced troubleshooting proficiency.
Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC V021

    [1] NEC entry "V021 - Fire Controlman (FC) Combined "A" School (BL-0)"; cached text line 12709; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Component and module-level systems troubleshooting, Electrical and electronic theory fundamentals, Radar, communications, and basic networking principles, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (O*NET 17-3023.00)

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