Military Career
Electrical instrument and equipment repairers in the tactical data system specialty may work in the field or aboard ships to troubleshoot and maintain these vital systems. Tactical data system repairers perform maintenance on tactical data systems, common hardware/software suites, and other computerized information processing systems. They are responsible for installation, configuration management, system administration, and maintenance.
Explore this career outside the militaryTactical data system repairers usually work in repair shops and laboratories on land or aboard ships.
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Tactical Data System Repairers in the Military
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$49,179
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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for tactical data system repairers consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction, including practice in repairing tactical data systems. Training content may include: Application of mechanical, electronic, and electrical principlesMaintenance and repair proceduresLine installation and wiring techniquesUse of electronic test equipmentCommunication security (COMSEC) policies and proceduresComputer networks, hardware, and softwareRepair of telecommunications, radar, ground sensor, and COMSEC equipmentOperating multi-channel transmission equipment and diagnostic equipment
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