Qualifications.
Submarine Electronics/Computer Field technicians must be U.S. citizens eligible to meet security clearance requirements. Important qualifications include knowledge of arithmetic, capability to understand modern computing devices, the ability to speak and write well, function as a member of a team, do detailed work and keep accurate records. Additionally they must possess some physical strength and good manual dexterity.
Obligation.
Active duty obligation is six years. Applicants must enlist for four years and concurrently execute an agreement to extend their enlistment for 24 months to accommodate the additional training involved.
Advancement.
Personnel selected for nuclear training enter the Navy in paygrade E-3. Accelerated advancement to paygrade E-4 is authorized after personnel complete all advancement-in-rate requirements (to include minimum time in rate) and “A” School, provided eligibility in the NF Program is maintained.
Working Environment.
Duties in this rating are usually performed aboard submarines. Submarine Electronics/Computer Field personnel usually work indoors in a clean, controlled environment with comfortable temperatures. However, some work is required in a clean or dirty environment of a shop-like nature. Their work may be independent in nature, but they usually work closely with others under direct supervision.
AR+MK+EI+GS=222 or VE+AR+MK+MC=222
Other Requirements:
Security Clearance, (SECRET) required. Closed to women. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Technical Training Information:
Enlistee is taught the fundamentals of this rating through formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.
All -- Groton, CT -- 4 weeks
ETs -- Groton, CT -- 9 weeks
ETs -- Groton, CT; Kings Bay, GA; or Bangor, WA -- 14 - 28 weeks
STs -- Groton, CT -- 18 weeks
FTs -- Groton, CT -- 27 - 33 weeks
ET(SS)s serve on submarines and shore stations in the United States and overseas. ET(SS)s who become careerists will attend further training at Class “C” Schools that provide advanced maintenance instruction on specific equipment they will be maintaining. During a 20-year period in the Navy, ET(SS)s will spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.
FTs serve on submarines and shore stations in the United States and overseas. FTs who become careerists will attend further training at Class “C” Schools that provide advanced maintenance instruction on specific equipment that they will be maintaining. During a 20-year period in the Navy, FTs will spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.
STSs are assigned to serve on submarines and shore stations in the United States and overseas. STSs who become careerists will attend further training at Class “C” Schools that provide advanced maintenance instruction on specific equipment they will be maintaining. During a 20-year period in the Navy, STSs spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.
