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V99A

Radar AN/SPS-49(V) 5, 7 & 8 Technician

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

Description

A Radar AN/SPS-49(V) Technician maintains and operates the SPS-49 long range air search radar. The specialty focuses on radar electronics, fault isolation, performance testing, and repair of shipboard detection equipment.

Core Skills

  • long range radar maintenance
  • air search radar operation
  • electronic fault isolation
  • preventive maintenance
  • corrective repair
  • radar signal analysis
  • test equipment operation
  • equipment alignment
  • maintenance recordkeeping

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician

Civilian Career Paths

  • RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
  • ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
  • AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA A+
  • ETA International Associate Certified Electronics Technician
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
  • IPC J-STD-001 Specialist

Career Growth

  • CompTIA Network+
  • ISA Certified Control Systems Technician
  • Certified Electronics Technician
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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.