NEC
V97A
Radar (SPS-55) Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Radar SPS-55 Technician operates, tests, and maintains the SPS-55 surface search radar and its associated electronic equipment. The work focuses on detecting and tracking surface contacts, performing preventive maintenance, and isolating radar faults.
Core Skills
- surface search radar operation
- radar transmitter maintenance
- receiver and display diagnostics
- antenna system inspection
- electronic fault isolation
- built in test equipment use
- preventive maintenance
- radar contact tracking
- rf signal testing
- technical manual interpretation
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Network+
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional CWNA
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ETA International Associate Electronics Technician
- CompTIA Network+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
Career Growth
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Certified Wireless Network Professional CWNA
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
- CompTIA Security+
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