Navy NEC · Communications
V80B Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System (FODMS)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System maintainer performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance on FODMS equipment. The maintainer troubleshoots and isolates faults in the system and its associated support equipment.
Core Skills
- fiber optic multiplexing
- optical data transmission
- fiber fault isolation
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- optical test equipment
- network signal troubleshooting
- connector inspection
- equipment configuration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Extensible markup language XML
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Network Operations
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- ETA International Fiber Optics Installer
- CompTIA Network+
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1)
Career Growth
- BICSI Technician
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
Also Common
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP)
What the Work Involves
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Related Occupations
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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