Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry

V30A AN/SYQ-27 Naval Fire Control System (NFCS) Phase I Fire Control Technician

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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating. Part of the Fire Control Technician rating

Overview

An AN/SYQ-27 Naval Fire Control System Phase I Fire Control Technician maintains the Tactical Rack and uses built-in testing to detect and isolate faults, replace modules, repair equipment, and verify operation. The technician operates the system for naval surface fires planning and coordination, processes digital and voice Calls-For-Fire, and recommends execution of fires missions.

Core Skills

  • Fault isolation using built-in diagnostics
  • Tactical rack module replacement and testing
  • Digital and voice call-for-fire processing
  • Naval surface fires planning and coordination

Civilian Career Paths

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

NFCS tactical rack maintenance, fault isolation, modular replacement, repair, and testing transfer directly to electronic equipment troubleshooting and repair.

How to prepare: Take a hands-on industrial electronics troubleshooting course to practice diagnosing and testing equipment beyond the NFCS tactical rack.

What the civilian 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.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC V30A

    [1] NEC entry "V30A - AN/SYQ-27 Naval Fire Control System (NFCS) Phase I Fire Control Technician"; cached text line 13762; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Fault isolation using built-in diagnostics, Tactical rack module replacement and testing, Digital and voice call-for-fire processing, Naval surface fires planning and coordination, Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

  2. O*NET: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (O*NET 49-2094.00)

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