Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V30A AN/SYQ-27 Naval Fire Control System (NFCS) Phase I Fire Control Technician
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
- fire control systems
- tactical fire planning
- calls for fire processing
- digital message handling
- casualty analysis
- built in test operation
- modular component replacement
- system validation
- weapons system coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Career Growth
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- CompTIA Security+
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
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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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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