NEC
V61B
MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Perform planned and corrective maintenance on the MK 46 MOD 2 GWS at the organizational level onboard San Antonio (LPD) and Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class ships. Perform casualty analysis, fault detection/isolation, modular replacement, repair, test, and alignment of individual equipment using Built-In-Test capability. Operate and perform watch standing duties on the MK 46 MOD 2 GWS Remote Operating Console and associated equipment in support of the ship’s combat system during tactical, training, and test/evaluation evolutions.
Core Skills
- gun weapon system maintenance
- built in test diagnostics
- electronic fault isolation
- modular component replacement
- equipment alignment and testing
- remote console operation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- combat system watchstanding
Common Certifications
- IPC Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- IPC Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- CompTIA A+
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- OSHA 10 Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electronics Technician
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
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