NAVY
Four year Electronics Job Family
This enlistment program option enables
men and women to qualify for one of five
Four year Electronics ratings (AE, AT,
CTM, IT or STG). The associated
training includes diagnosis and repair of
various state-of-art electrical, electronic
and computer systems.
controls, inertial navigation, and compass
systems;
 Installing changes, alterations, and
modifications to aircraft electronics
systems;
 Performing micro-miniature module
repair on computer circuit cards;
are also responsible for undersea
surveillance, and aid in safe navigation
and search-and-rescue operations. They
use equipment to detect, analyze and
locate targets of interest.
On the second day of the third week (32 day) of boot camp. Sailors will be
assigned to one of the five four year
Electronics ratings based on the current
needs of the Navy (primary) and Sailor’s
desires.
CTM - The Cryptologic Technician
Maintenance branch offers a career in
the installation, configuration, diagnosis,
and repair of state-of-the-art electronic,
computer, and network hardware and
software systems.
After completion of recruit training,
enlistees in the Four year Electronics Job
Family will attend Class “A” technical
school at one of the following locations
for the designated rate: AE/AT Lemoore,
CA, Virginia Beach/Norfolk, VA, San
Diego, CA, Whidbey Island, WA,
Jacksonville, FL, Tinker, OK, Pensacola,
FL; CTM/IT Pensacola, FL; STG San
Diego. The initial technical school length
last from 9 to 26 weeks depending on
which school you attend.
The duties performed by CTM include:
 identify sounds produced by surface
ships, torpedoes, submarines, evasion
devices, sonar transmissions, marine life
and natural phenomena;
 operate sonar sensors for detection
and classification of contacts;
 identify the characteristics, functions
and effects of controlled jamming and
evasive devices on sonar operations;
After successful completion of training,
Four year Electronics Job Family Sailor’s
are usually assigned to shipboard duties
where the Navy needs them the most.
What They Do
AE/AT - Aviation Electronic, Electrical,
and Computer Systems Technicians
work with some of the most advanced
electronics equipment in the world and
repair a wide range of aircraft electrical
and electronic systems.
 Perform hardware and software
isolation and repair of state-of-the-art
electronic, computer and network
equipment and related systems using
complex test and analysis equipment,
diagnostic software, hand tools and
technical publications;
 Perform computer and electronic
system hardware and software
installation, configuration and
modification;
IT - The Information Systems
Technician of the 21st century operates
and maintains the Navy's global satellite
telecommunications systems, mainframe
computers, local and wide area
networks, and micro-computer systems
used in the fleet. Administrative support
is also provided with the operation of
automated equipment that keeps records
of personnel training, disbursement,
health, assignments and promotions
within the Navy.
The duties performed by IT include:
AV sailors attend common basic
electronics training, after which they are
selected for either the Aviation Electrician
(AE) rating or the Aviation Electronics
Technician (AT) rating.
Depending on selection to AE or AT,
the AV sailor will troubleshoot and repair
some of the following complex electronic
systems, employing the latest test
equipment and procedures:
 digital computers
 fiber optics
 infrared detection
 radar systems
Technicians may also perform the
following functions:
 Testing aircraft instruments and
systems such as automatic flight
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design, installing, operating and
maintaining state-of-the-art
information systems technology
including local and wide area
networks, mainframe, mini and
microcomputer systems and
associated peripheral devices;
write programs to handle the
collection, manipulation and
distribution of data for a wide variety
of applications and requirements;
perform the functions of a computer
system analyst;
STG - These technicians are responsible
for operating sonar systems, underwater
fire control systems, and supporting
equipment on surface ships such as
frigates, destroyers and cruisers. STGs
The duties performed by STG include:
Working Environment
Sailors in this career field will perform
duties at sea and ashore around the
world. At various times they could be
working at a land-based aircraft
squadron or onboard an aircraft carrier,
either indoors or outdoors, in a shop
environment or in office surroundings,
and at a clean lab bench or in a garagetype situation. They work closely with
others, require little supervision, and do
mental and physical work of a technical
nature.
Qualifications and Interests
Four year Electronics Job Family Sailor’s
must be U.S. citizens and meet eligibility
requirements for access to sensitive
compartmented information (SCI).
Eligibility for a top secret clearance is
determined by the results of a Single
Scope Background Investigation followed
by a reinvestigation every five years.
Immediate family members must be U.S.
citizens. Excellent hearing; an aptitude
for electricity and electronics; skills in
arithmetic, speaking and writing; the
ability to do detailed work, keep records,
perform as a team member; curiosity;
resourcefulness; a good memory; and
manual dexterity with tools, equipment
and machines.
Since Navy programs and courses are
revised at times, the information
contained on this rating card is subject to
change.
Reviewed (01/08)