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NEC

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.

Description

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment at the organization and/or intermediate level using ordnance publications, circuit diagrams and other appropriate documentation to include: signal processor, signal source, improved mixer, single-board video tracker, digital resolvers, RADAR Sensor Subassembly (RSA), Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Heat Exchanger (PHE) and Local Control Display Panel (LCDP). Performs casualty analysis and fault isolation. Operates, tests, aligns and repairs individual equipment, overall system and associated interfaces. Performs research, threat evaluation, acquisition, tracking, engagement and kill assessment of assigned targets. Operates Local Control Station (LCS), PASS computer, Remote Control Station (RCS), RSA PHE, LCDP and associated loading equipment as applicable in support of the ship’s weapon system.

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

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • IPC-A-610 Specialist Certification
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
  • ETA International Radar Electronics Technician
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
  • PMP

Civilian Career Paths

  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

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

Career Growth

  • ETA International Radar Electronics Technician
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist Certification
  • 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.