Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
W04A AN/SQQ-32 (V) 4 Minehunting Sonar Set (MSS) Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
The AN/SQQ-32(V)4 Minehunting Sonar Set operator starts, operates, and shuts down the sonar during minehunting and minesweeping evolutions. The operator recognizes abnormal display and fault indications, then identifies, tracks, and classifies possible mine-like objects.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- minehunting sonar operation
- sonar display interpretation
- underwater object detection
- contact tracking
- mine like object classification
- performance monitoring
- sonar system startup
- fault indication recognition
- operational reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
Civilian Career Paths
- Radio Frequency Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA A+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
- National Association of Underwater Instructors Divemaster
Career Growth
- Certified Hydrographer
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- Association of Diving Contractors International Entry Level Diver
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
- Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Related Occupations
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
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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