V45B

Underwater Fire Control System MK-116 MOD 7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator

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

Description

Performs light-off, operation, and shut-down of complete and/or portion of the Underwater Fire Control System (UFCS) MK-116 MOD-7 Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System with the knowledge and skills to function as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator (ASWCSO) during all phases of the ASW mission. Accepts, analyzes, and processes targets/contact information from other sources and provides fire control data required to set and launch weapons.

Core Skills

underwater fire control operation
anti submarine warfare control
target data processing
contact evaluation
fire control solution generation
sonar data integration
weapons system operation
tactical watchstanding
system startup and shutdown

Common Certifications

CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Certified Electronics Technician
IPC-A-610 Specialist
PMP
GMDSS Operator Certificate
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

Certified Electronics Technician
CompTIA Network+
IPC-A-610 Specialist
GMDSS Operator Certificate

Career Growth

CompTIA Security+
PMP
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
Certified Electronics Technician Master

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