Officer technical specialists in the field of non-nuclear electronics. They help plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronics systems installed in units of the surface force; assist in the operational evaluation of new installations as well as modifications to existing systems; provide operational and technical input to the research and development community for consideration in the design and testing of electronics systems and components; assist in the preparation and distribution of operator and maintenance training courses; provide assistance with operational and maintenance guidance for electronics systems at all levels of command. An officer of the Naval Reserve who was appointed in the Naval Reserve Integration Program from enlisted status or whose permanent status is Warrant Officer or enlisted.