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NEC

V19A

Phalanx Close-In Weapon System MK 15 MOD 11-14, 21, 22, and 25-28 Technician

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

Description

Performs preventive 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; operate, test, align and repair individual equipment, system and associated interfaces. Performs search, threat evaluation, acquisition, tracking, engagement and kill assessment of assigned targets. Operates Local Control Panel/Local Control Station (LCP/LCS), computer, Remote Control Panel/Remote Control Station (RCP/RCS) and associated loading equipment as applicable in support of the ship’s weapon system.

Core Skills

  • close in weapon system maintenance
  • target acquisition
  • threat evaluation
  • radar tracking
  • fire control operation
  • fault detection
  • modular component replacement
  • system alignment
  • ordnance technical documentation
  • electronic test equipment

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
  • UNMANNED SYSTEMS

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)

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.