NEC
V37B
Zumwalt Class 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 Zumwalt Class communications equipment. Performs maintenance on Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Systems (WSC-3/UHF DAMA), Communications Security (COMSEC), Joint Tactical Information Data System (JTIDS) AN/URC-107 (V) 7, and Navy Multi-Band Terminal (NMT) AN/WSC-9 (V) and AN/FSC-138 (V).
Core Skills
- shipboard communications maintenance
- uhf radio operations
- communications security handling
- tactical data link support
- satellite terminal maintenance
- rf fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- secure network operations
- 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 Professional Enterprise
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)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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