Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V39C MK-15 MOD 40 CIWS and RAM Defense Capability Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An MK-15 MOD 40 CIWS and RAM Defense Capability technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organizational or intermediate level. The technician analyzes casualties, isolates faults, tests and repairs the system and its interfaces, and operates control stations, computers, radar equipment, display panels, and loading equipment for target evaluation, tracking, engagement, and kill assessment.
Core Skills
- close in weapon system maintenance
- radar sensor maintenance
- signal processor repair
- electronic fault isolation
- target tracking and engagement
- system alignment
- thermal management
- control station operation
- ordnance handling safety
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Linux
Civilian Career Paths
- Electrical Engineering
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Systems Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- IPC-A-610 Specialist
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.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
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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