Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC

NEC

V16C

Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 MODs 21 and 22/Electro Optical Sensor System (EOSS) MK 20 MOD 1 Fire Control Technician

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

Description

Performs planned and corrective maintenance on the GCS MK 160 MODs 21 and 22/EOSS MK 20 MOD 1 of the Gun Weapon System (GWS) MK 34 MODs 12 and 13, at the organizational (Journeyman) and intermediate levels on applicable AEGIS DDG Class Ships, and shore support commands. Operate and perform watch standing duties on the GCS MK 160 MODs 21 and 22 and EOSS MK 20 MOD 1 consoles and associated equipment in support of the ship’s AEGIS combat weapon system during tactical, training, and test/evaluation evolutions.

Core Skills

  • aegis fire control systems
  • electro optical sensor operation
  • planned maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • system console operation
  • fault troubleshooting
  • combat system watchstanding
  • equipment testing
  • weapons system support

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

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

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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.