Navy
ENGINEERING
NEC
NEC
V63B
5”/62-Caliber MK-45 MOD 4 Gun Mount Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Operates and maintains the 5”/62-Caliber MK 45 MOD 4 Gun Mount. Uses general and special purpose test equipment and built-in test equipment to perform organizational level maintenance. Loads, stows, and unloads 5”/62-Caliber ammunition. Inspects and maintains magazines including magazine sprinkling systems.
Core Skills
- naval gun mount maintenance
- built in test equipment operation
- electronic fault diagnosis
- ammunition handling
- magazine sprinkler system maintenance
- ordnance loading procedures
- mechanical component repair
- preventive maintenance
- explosives safety
Common Certifications
- Certified Electronics Technician
- CompTIA A+
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- Hazardous Materials Manager Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Electronics Technician
- CompTIA A+
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Career Growth
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
- NCCER Industrial Maintenance Technician
- Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.