Sonar Technician Surface(STG Navy Rating)

Operation and maintenance of the SVTT Mk 32 MOD 15 and MOD 19 in accordance with operational guidelines, Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS), Corrective Maintenance (CM) and Planned Maintenance System (PMS).

Perform UWS maintenance duties on board DDG 1000 ZUMWALT class ships.

Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the ASW Systems Suite onboard Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class.

Performs organizational level maintenance on and operates sonar subsystems including; AN/SQS-53B Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 O&M Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystems; AN/SQQ- 28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR-19(V) TACTAS, AN/UYQ-25A(V)2 or AN/UYQ-25B and the AN/SQS-53B Sonar System.

Performs organizational level maintenance on and operates sonar subsystems including; Integrated AN/SQR-19(V) Towed Array and AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonobouy Sensors, AN/UYQ-25A(V)2, AN/BQH-7A Oceanographic Data System, AN/SLQ-25A (NIXIE) and the AN/SQQ-89(V) OBT(V)-T. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

Assists in planning and preparation for ASW/USW operations. Advises on ASW/USW tactics, ASW/USW system employment, ASW/USW weapons employment and threat interpretations. Analyzes and determines the classification of received acoustic signals. Evaluates target motion analysis and initial reconstruction. Directs the ship's acoustic analysis training and qualification program.

Performs light-off, operation, and shut-down of complete and/or portion of the Underwater Fire Control System (UFCS) MK-116 MOD-7 Anti- Submarine Warfare Control System with the knowledge and skills to function as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Control System Operator (ASWCSO) during all phases of the ASW mission.

Performs organizational level maintenance on subsystems including; AN/SQS-53C Sonar System, AN/UQN-4/4A Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystems; AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQS-19(V) TACTAS, AN/SQS-35C(V) 1/2/3 and AN/UYQ-25A(V)2 or AN/UYQ-25B SIMAS.

Supervises the activities of sonar operators in the start-up, operation, shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on the AN/SQQ-89(V) USW Combat System and associated equipment. Responsible for on-board sonar system maintenance/operator/watch team training.

Performs equipment light-off, operation and shutdown of the AN/SQQ-89(V) adjunct subsystem components comprised of the AN/UYQ-65, AN/SQQ- 89(V) System Level Recorder (SLR), AN/SQQ-89 (V) Hard Copy Processing System (HCPS), AN/ULQ-132 Tactical Decision Support Subsystem (TDSS), AN/UYQ-25B (V)1 (SIMAS II), Torpedo Recognition and Alertment (TRA) equipment, Signal and Display Local Area Networks (LAN

Performs organizational level maintenance on subsystems including; AN/SQS-53D Sonar System, AN/UQN-4A/10 O&M Sonar Sounding Set and the AN/WQC-2/2A Sonar Communications Set. Identify acoustic signatures to source. Operate the following subsystem; AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/AQR-19 (V) TACTAS and AN/UYQ-25B (SIMAS).

Performs equipment light-off, operation and shut-down of the following subsystems: AN/SQQ-28(V) Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR- 19(V) TACTAS, AN/UYQ-25B(V)1 (SIMAS II), and the AN/SQS-53D Sonar. Identifies, tracks and classifies targets and potential targets. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

Performs system light-off and shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on all AN/SQQ-89(V)15 Functional Segments. Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications and malfunctions.

Provides personnel with instruction in requisite knowledge and skills to perform tactical employment of the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 SONAR Suite. The Acoustic Sensor Operator (ASO) will be able to employ and operate primary passive and active functional segments for all applicable USW mission phases.

Performs system light-off and shut-down, and organizational level maintenance on all AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Functional Segments. Recognizes and interprets system alerts and degraded/casualty indications and malfunctions.

Directs, coordinates, monitors, and manages the performance of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Sonar Control manned watch stations. Interprets sensor and support equipment outputs, recognizes and responds to environmental and tactical changes, and provides continuous tactical advice.

Directs the safe and effective employment of SURTASS mission equipment, directs contact search and reporting, directs pre-mission and in-situ sonar search planning, generates/evaluates Target Motion Analyst (TMA) solutions, and liaises with supported Fleet Battle Watch Captain (BWC)/Theater Anti-submarine Warfare Officer (TASWO).

Supports the operational mission of the CV-TSC and will maintain functional capabilities of the AN/SQQ-34 (V) 2 system and supporting peripheral equipment. CV-TSC supports all facets of carrier based Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), surface surveillance, Search and Rescue (SAR), and operations conducted by organic (MH-60R) and inorganic (P-3/P-8/NATO) tactical aircraft.

Conducts search, detection, and reporting of complex active transmissions utilizing the LFA/CLFA sensors; conducts marine mammal mitigation; and generates in-situ modeling of the ocean acoustics for optimized sensor performance.

Performs equipment light-off, operation and shut-down of the following subsystems; AN/SQQ-28(V)9 Sonar Signal Processing System, AN/SQR-19B(V)1/B(V)3 TACTAS, AN/UYK-25B(V)1 (SIMAS II), and the AN/SQS-53C Sonar. Identifies, tracks, and classifies targets and potential targets. Identify acoustic signatures to source.

Performs target motion analysis on contacts of interest to provide accurate weapon engagement criteria to the fire control system and Antisubmarine Warfare Evaluator (ASWE).

Responsible to the Sonar Supervisor (SSUP) and ideally sits at the situational awareness workstation (Unit 832), the center workstation in Sonar Control (SC). Assists in classification, tracking, localization and log-keeping of contacts of interest.

Performs operational functions and organizational maintenance on the AN/SLQ-48(V) system.

Performs at the organizational level preventative and corrective maintenance on SOSUS, SURTASS, and FDS components.

Classifies surface and subsurface contacts by class and distinguishes between class variants utilizing visual and aural indications of major, minor and transient sound sources and active emissions in a multiple contact environment; interprets indirect and inferred relationships, modulation structures, resonance component and target behavior characteristics; recognizes friendly and threat weapons s

Conducts in-depth acoustic analysis, multiple ASW platform integration and data fusion. Conducts mission planning and performs contact evaluation based on acoustic contacts from Fixed Surveillance System (FSS), Mobile Surveillance System (MSS) and Deployable Surveillance System (DSS) at IUSS facilities.

Supports the Anti-Submarine Warfare mission warfare area, through utilization of the tactical and sensor functions of the AN/SQQ-34 (V) 2 system and supporting peripheral equipment. Performs AN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 set-up and configuration based on mission task.

Conducts broad ocean surveillance for ocean-borne acoustics and conducts contact detection, initial analysis, classification, positioning, and reporting on surfaced and submerged contacts detected using Fixed Undersea Surveillance System and Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) sensors.

Performs supervisory tasks related to the detection, analysis, localization, and reporting of ocean-borne acoustics on the Fixed Undersea Surveillance System (FSS) and SURTASS sensors. Specific tasks include Target Motion Analysis (TMA) and track development, multi-sensor correlation, mission planning, and Quality Assurance/contact reconstruction.

Performs specific duties as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor. Conducts training in all phases of basic marksmanship, both ashore and afloat, including firearms safety, mechanical training on small arms, instructional and qualification firing, basic range operations, records and reports. Performs preventive maintenance on small arms.

Provides Command personnel training to qualify as command anti-terrorism (AT) watchstanders as a Crew Served Weapons operator. In addition, this person will assist the AT Training Supervisor in the development and conduct of AT exercises, CSW Casualty Control drills and tactical employment of CSW training.

Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the GD Systems Suite onboard LCS class.

Performs duties as the senior enlisted principal advisor to the Combat Systems and Operations Officer as well as the Tactical Action Officer (TAO) during tactical situations. Provides tactical, technical, administrative and training expertise in all warfare areas.

Performs Joint Services and Navy specific applications and processes. Manages C4I database management functions, communications operations, and Force Over-the-Horizon Track Coordinator functions; and maintains the Common Operational Picture (COP) and provides input into the Common Tactical Picture at the unit, battle group, component commander, joint and coalition level.

Performs corrective maintenance on circuit cards and electronic modules by troubleshooting and repairing the faulty cards and modules. Preventive maintenance will be performed periodically as scheduled by Maintenance Requirement Cards for 2M Rework Stations (Pace PRC 2000) and the primary MTR test system (AN/USM-674).

Performs UUV operations to enable the amphibious task forces, special operations and other component commanders with intelligence preparation of the battlespace, mine countermeasures and other joint operations support.

Performs annual recertification of miniature and microminiature technicians and 12-18 month 2M program validation per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).

Conducts formal training course for Miniature and Microminiature Electronic Repair, 2M Inspector, Microminiature Recertification Training and 2M Instructor culminating in certification. Applies requirements of the Standard Maintenance Practices Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Electronic Assembly Repair (NAVSEA SE004-AK-TRS-010/2M, NAVAIR 01-1A-23) Technical Manual.

Performs organizational level preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation procedures, and operation of equipment for the LM Systems Suite onboard LCS class.

Performs additional repairs beyond those taught to NEC code 784A technicians, e.g., repair of flexible conductors, multilayer conductors and laminates, illuminated panels, and removal and replacement of welded lead components and surface mounted devices per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.

Performs mine warfare planning, execution, evaluation, administration, troubleshooting and reporting using Mine Warfare Tactical Decision Aids at the operator and supervisory level.

Performs identification, removal and application of conformal coatings, removal and replacement of discrete and multi-lead components, preparation and installation of eyelets, repair and replacement of conductors and laminates, proper connection of wires to terminal and connector cups, and other related repairs per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.

Performs duties as a member, or in support of a UUV activity, to include sortie planning, launch and recovery, local or remote watch, post mission analysis, and organizational level maintenance.

Operates the AN/SSN-2(V)5 PINS during mine hunting/sweeping operations.

Performs system operation and maintenance, sonar image interpretation, sensor data analysis, and mine warfare mission execution essentials of the MK 18 UUV Family of Systems (FoS) to safely and effectively conduct assigned tasking.