Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
V21B LHD 1 Class ITAWDS Computer/ Peripheral Subsystem Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An LHD 1 Class ITAWDS computer and peripheral maintenance technician performs organizational level maintenance on Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data System computer, peripheral, and Data Multiplex System equipment. The technician maintains disk and tape units, teleprinters, switchboards, switching control panels, data terminals, recorder reproducers, and Battle Force Tactical Trainer equipment.
Core Skills
- computer peripheral maintenance
- data multiplex system support
- magnetic storage repair
- data terminal operation
- teleprinter maintenance
- network switching
- communications equipment support
- hardware troubleshooting
- technical recordkeeping
- training system support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Help Desk Support
- Systems Administration
- Network Engineering
- Telecommunications
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Network+
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Also Common
- HDI Customer Service Representative
What the Work Involves
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Robotics Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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