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Military Tactical Data System Repairers

Military Career

General Information

Description

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.

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Work Environment

Tactical data system repairers usually work in repair shops and laboratories on land or aboard ships.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Comparable Industries

  • Telecommunications
  • Utility System Construction
  • Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

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Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Tactical Data System Repairers in the Military

15,227

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Salary

Average Salary

$49,179

What makes up a military salary?

Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 36%
  • Associate's degree 19%
  • Some college 16%
  • Post-secondary certificate 15%
  • Less than high school 6%
  • Bachelor's degree 5%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Military training

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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Military training

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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 principles
  • Maintenance and repair procedures
  • Line installation and wiring techniques
  • Use of electronic test equipment
  • Communication security (COMSEC) policies and procedures
  • Computer networks, hardware, and software
  • Repair of telecommunications, radar, ground sensor, and COMSEC equipment
  • Operating multi-channel transmission equipment and diagnostic equipment

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Knowledge

  • Telecommunications
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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