V18A

CIWS MK-15 BLOCK 11-14 Technician

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational and/or intermediate level using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams, and other appropriate documentation. Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation. Operates, tests, repairs, and aligns individual equipment and performs kill assessments of designated targets. Operates Local Control Panel (LCP), computer, Remote Control Panel (RCP) and associated equipment as applicable in support of the ship's weapon system in tactical situations as well as during test and evaluation.

Core Skills

electronic systems maintenance
ordnance publication use
circuit diagram interpretation
fault isolation
casualty analysis
weapons system alignment
radar and fire control operation
control panel operation
electronic test equipment
technical reporting

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
IPC-A-610 Specialist
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
CompTIA Network+
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)

Civilian Career Paths

RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

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

Career Growth

CompTIA Network+
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
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.