Navy
COMMUNICATIONS
NEC

NEC

V95A

LHD Class Radio Communications System Maintenance Technician

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

Description

Performs planned and corrective organizational level maintenance on the AN/URC-109(V) VLF-HF Radio Communications Group, the AN/SSQ-33(V) Surface Ship Exterior Communications Control System, and associated remote controlled equipment. Isolates faulty modules to the Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) for forwarding to the depot for repair. Performs system diagnostic tests to isolate system faults and verify satisfactory operation.

Core Skills

  • vlf hf radio maintenance
  • shipboard communications support
  • rf system diagnostics
  • remote control equipment
  • lowest replaceable unit isolation
  • module replacement
  • communications circuit testing
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective maintenance
  • system operational verification

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Certified Wireless Network Professional CWNA

Civilian Career Paths

  • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Network+
  • ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • Certified Wireless Network Professional CWNA
  • Cisco Certified CyberOps 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.