Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC

NEC

V68B

Integrated Voice Communications Technician

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

Description

Performs organizational level maintenance on and operates the Integrated Voice Communications System (STC 2(V)) and associated peripheral equipment installed in the system.

Core Skills

  • integrated voice communications
  • shipboard communications maintenance
  • radio and audio system operation
  • electronic test equipment operation
  • communications fault isolation
  • peripheral equipment maintenance
  • cable and connector testing
  • preventive maintenance
  • technical documentation

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA A+
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • BICSI Installer 1
  • FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • NETWORK OPERATIONS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • HELP DESK SUPPORT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
  • BICSI Installer 1

Career Growth

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician
  • Avaya Certified Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Teams Administrator Associate

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.