Navy NEC · Engineering

V38A AGFCS MK 86 MOD 9 Systems Technician

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

Overview

An AGFCS MK 86 MOD 9 Systems Technician performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance on the MK 86 Gun Fire Control System aboard Ticonderoga class ships. The technician analyzes casualties, isolates faults, tests and repairs equipment and interfaces, and operates consoles during tactical situations, tests, and evaluations.

Core Skills

  • fire control system maintenance
  • electronic fault isolation
  • circuit diagram interpretation
  • radar and sensor alignment
  • casualty analysis
  • ordnance publication use
  • console operation
  • test and evaluation support
  • preventive maintenance

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

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Systems Administration

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Career Growth

  • ETA International Radar Electronics Technician
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • 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.
  • 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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches

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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