Navy NEC · Communications
V85A Small Combatant Communications Electronic Subsystem Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
Small Combatant Communications Electronic Subsystem Technicians perform organizational level maintenance on electronic systems installed aboard small combatants. They maintain NAVMACS II systems, WSC-3, VRC-46, AN/URT-23, AN/URA-38 antenna couplers, and R2368A/URR 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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
Civilian Career Paths
- Telecommunications
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr)
Also Common
- Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking
- IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
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.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
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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