NEC
V85A
Small Combatant Communications Electronic Subsystem Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs organizational level maintenance on electronic systems installed on small combatants. Equipment includes: NAVMACS II systems (AN/SLQ-7A(V), AN/SYQ-7B, AN/SYQ-7B(V) PC Variant, AN/SYQ-26(V)1, 2, 3, & 4 (SMS), and AN/SYQ-26(V)7 TMS systems, WSC-3, VRC-46, AN/URT-23, AN/URA-38 antenna coupler and R2368A/URR LF/MF/HF receivers.
Core Skills
- shipboard radio maintenance
- communications system troubleshooting
- receiver and transmitter testing
- antenna coupler maintenance
- message system operation
- electronic component replacement
- technical manual use
- preventive maintenance
- test equipment operation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Cisco Certified Support Technician Networking
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician
- Fiber Optics Technician Certification
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP Enterprise)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Electronics Technician Senior
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