Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
V95B DDG 1000 ZUMWALT Class MK 57 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Maintenance Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
MK 57 Vertical Launching System maintenance technicians perform maintenance duties on the launching system. Their responsibility covers the MK 57 VLS aboard DDG 1000 Zumwalt class ships.
Core Skills
- vertical launching system maintenance
- missile launcher inspection
- electromechanical troubleshooting
- weapons system diagnostics
- preventive maintenance
- corrective maintenance
- component replacement
- safety procedure compliance
- technical manual use
- operational readiness testing
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- CompTIA Network+
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level I
- National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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