Navy
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NEC

NEC

V27B

Radar Technician (AN/SPS-67(V)3)

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

Description

Performs organizational and/or intermediate level maintenance on radar. Makes power output checks and minimum discernible signal tests. Checks standing wave ratio. Inspects and locates faulty waveguide and transmission line sections. Aligns RF, IF, and video amplifier circuits for malfunctions, diagnoses symptoms and isolates, localizes and replaces faulty components and parts to restore equipment to optimum operating condition.

Core Skills

  • shipboard radar maintenance
  • rf circuit alignment
  • power output testing
  • minimum discernible signal testing
  • standing wave ratio measurement
  • waveguide and transmission line inspection
  • fault component isolation
  • radar signal diagnostics
  • electronic component replacement

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • CompTIA Network+

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • CompTIA A+
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • 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.