V49B

AN/SQS-53D Sensor Subsystem Level II Technician/Operator

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

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on subsystems including; AN/SQS-53D Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 O&M Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystem; AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/AQR-19 (V) TACTAS and AN/UYQ-25B (SIMAS).

Core Skills

surface ship sonar operation
acoustic signature identification
sonar signal processing
towed array sonar operation
underwater surveillance
organizational level maintenance
sonar communications
oceanographic data interpretation
equipment fault reporting

Common Certifications

ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
CompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (AMPP) Coating Inspector Program Level 1
GISP Certification
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Civilian Career Paths

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

CompTIA A+
ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
Introduction to Hydrographic Surveying

Career Growth

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II
GISP Certification
Certified Hydrographer certification from the International Federation of Surveyors

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