Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC

NEC

V35B

Aegis Ashore Communications Technician

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

Description

Performs and directs the operation of organizational level maintenance on associated Aegis Ashore communications equipment. Performs maintenance on UHF (WSC-3/UHF DAMA) equipment, EHF/SHF equipment within Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9(V), and Joint Tactical Information Data System (JTIDS) AN URC-107(V)7.

Core Skills

  • secure communications maintenance
  • uhf radio operations
  • ehf and shf systems
  • satellite terminal maintenance
  • tactical data link support
  • communications security handling
  • electronic fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • maintenance team supervision

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
  • Cisco Certified Technician Routing and Switching

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Cisco Certified Professional Enterprise
  • 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.