NEC
V23B
Data Link Communications System Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs alignments and adjustments, fault detections and isolations, corrective maintenance procedures and selective preventative maintenance procedures on: UYQ-120, Digital Modular Radios, UYK-43, USQ-212, MK-162 Ship Gridlock System, AN/URC-107 Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, AN/URC-141 Multifunctional Information Distribution System, Command and Control Processor System, and Common Data Link Management System and Link Systems.
Core Skills
- tactical data link maintenance
- digital radio maintenance
- network equipment troubleshooting
- rf and digital signal testing
- system alignment and adjustment
- fault isolation and repair
- command and control systems
- secure communications operations
- technical configuration management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Security+
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Juniper Networks Certified Associate, Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
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.