V29A

Improved Point Defense Target Acquisition System MK-23 (IPD/TAS)

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 appropriate documentation, tools and test equipment. Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation and operates, tests, aligns, and repairs individual equipment, the system and the interface with other systems.

Core Skills

target acquisition systems
electronic systems maintenance
preventive maintenance
corrective maintenance
casualty analysis
fault isolation
equipment alignment
built in test operation
technical documentation

Common Certifications

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
Certified Electronics Technician
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
CompTIA Network+
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies Electronics Certification

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
CompTIA Network+

Career Growth

Certified Electronics Technician
NICET Electronics Certification
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.