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V83A Communications Equipment (SRQ-4) Technician

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

Overview

A Communications Equipment SRQ-4 Technician maintains the system's electrical, mechanical, digital, and radio frequency components. The technician diagnoses faults and removes and replaces parts to the lowest replaceable unit.

Core Skills

  • rf equipment maintenance
  • digital system troubleshooting
  • electrical fault diagnosis
  • mechanical component repair
  • radio frequency testing
  • lowest replaceable unit repair
  • test equipment operation
  • preventive maintenance
  • technical documentation

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Circuit evaluation software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Outlook

Civilian Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Telecommunications

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

What the Work Involves

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.

Related Occupations

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
  • Robotics 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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