Computer Opportunities

Worldwide. Position will require relocating.

The Navy's fleet consists of more than 300 ships and 4100 aircraft and each of them is outfitted with the most sophisticated computer hardware and software equipment available today. Sailors in the Computer field install, operate and maintain the Navy's high-tech systems in order to uphold everyday operations as well as promote national security. Sailors in field detect enemy radar signals, track surface and inbound threats operate satellite telecommunications systems, work with highly-classified encoded information and take readings with weather equipment to generate information about weather and sea conditions. If you are a problem-solver who can handle the responsibility of maintaining multi-million dollar computer and electronics systems, answer your life's career challenges with a job in the field of Computers.

What Will You Do?
Armed with often highly classified and technical information, individuals in the Computer field are focused on maintaining, operating and repairing state-of-the-art computer and electronics equipment. On a ship submarine, you could provide telecommunications support for the fleet or gather and interpret information on threats to our country and forces. On land or aboard a ship, you could utilize weather equipment and radar scans to take readings of barometric pressure, temperature, humidity and conditions. The most modern, high-tech equipment in the world is used by the Navy and the individuals in the Computers field.
As part of Occupational Specialty, you might:
Evaluate intercepted radar signals to determine their origin
Identify sounds produced by ships, torpedoes, submarines, sonar transmissions, marine life and natural phenomena
Track surface and inbound targets
Operate underwater communications equipment
Work with highly classified and technical material
Provide technical support to deployed units
Provide communications support to the fleet
Collect and analyze communication and non-communication signals
Operate state-of-the-art electronic radio receivers
Maintain personnel security files
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment
Operate and maintain the Navy's global satellite telecommunications systems
Perform computer system operator functions
Collect information about weather and sea conditions for use by meteorologists
Take readings from weather equipment, radar scans and satellite photographs
Prepare up-to-date weather maps and oceanographic information



Educational Opportunities
Much of the on-the-job training in this field qualifies for college credit. You may have the opportunity to continue your education through various college programs and tuition assistance. Advanced training may be available in computers, electronics and weather forecasting. Other incentives for qualified individuals in the Computers field may include receiving pay and benefits while attending college full time and qualifying for the Navy-CASH Program.

Skills and Training
Fields in Information Technology involve a high level of responsibility and maturity in dealing with highly technical systems and classified information. Individuals can receive extensive Navy training in the operation, maintenance and repair of complicated computers and electronics. Training in the Computer field often converts directly to college credit. You may also have the opportunity to earn Department of Labor certifications, including:
Computer Programmer
Radio Station Operator
Meteorologist



Your extensive training might also prepare you for future careers in the following fields:
Computer Operator
Computer Systems Administrator
Database Administrator
Data Communications Analyst
Computer Systems Hardware Analyst
Cryptographic Machine Operator
Photograph Interpreter
Electronics Mechanic
Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
Oceanographer Assistant



Career Outlook
Today's modern business world is entirely dependent on computers and modern technology. Training in this field could be your ticket into a great job due to the huge demand for employees with computer expertise. Your training could be extensive, from handson experience operating communications systems and highly technical training in database design to computer networking and operational training on several sonar underwater fire control systems. Skills in the Computer field equip you for countless jobs in the high-tech industry.

Worldwide. Position will require relocating.

Joe Flick
Chief Petty Officer
Salina, Kansas

"There are no limits to what you can do in the Navy. Growing up, I always wanted to be a police officer like my Dad, but I didn't know if I'd really like the job. The Navy gave me the chance to try it out. As it turns out, I'm in electronics but I get to do police work and fire fighting, too. The Navy gives you the opportunity to sample different fields to see if you would like them as a career."
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