Navy NEC · IT & Cyber
V36B Tactical Variant Switch (TVS) AN/USQ-155 (V) 6 Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Tactical Variant Switch Maintenance Technician performs planned maintenance on AN/USQ-155(V)6 systems, including voice and matrix switches and the CORSCAN server. The technician inspects and cleans equipment, isolates faults, replaces lowest replaceable units, runs built-in tests, maintains software, performs recoveries and reloads, and installs software programs.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- secure voice switch maintenance
- digital matrix switching
- tactical network operations
- built in test analysis
- line replaceable unit replacement
- software recovery and reload
- system configuration
- fault isolation
- technical documentation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Engineering
- Network Operations
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Career Growth
- Telecommunications Electronics Technician (TCM)
- Avaya Certified Implementation Specialist
- Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
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.
- 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.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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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