Operates and maintains shipboard weapons control systems; performs preventive and corrective maintenance, including troubleshooting, testing, analyzing, adjusting, and repairing.
Able to perform the duties required for FT3; calculates conventional weapons ballistic corrections; maintains records and logs; provides technical assistance to subordinate personnel; supervises and trains personnel in all phases of weapons control systems maintenance; prepares reports and work lists.
Able to perform the duties required for FT2 and FT1; supervises and trains personnel in all phases of weapons control systems operation and employment; implements weapons department administrative procedures; prepares preventive maintenance schedules; organizes and maintains technical library; prepares and submits budget request; plans and supervises on-the-job training; serves as enlisted technical or specialty expert; plans, organizes, and directs work of personnel operating and maintaining weapons control systems; plans and administers on-the-job training programs; supervises the preparation of reports; serves as senior enlisted technical or specialty administrator; manages personnel in the operation, maintenance, and procurement of weapons control systems equipment; ensures maximum efficiency of the work force and the equipment; prepares general correspondence concerning fiscal, supply, and administrative matters; assists in the formulation of plans, policies, and budget requirements; may supplement the officer corps in overall supervision and administration of personnel and equipment; may also supervise personnel in other specialty area.
Operates all weapons control systems; performs equipment maintenance, including troubleshooting, testing, analyzing, adjusting, and repairing of power drives, fire control radar equipment, target designation equipment, radar signal processing equipment, and analog and digital computer comprised of electromechanical assemblies, optical devices, electron tube circuitry and solid state circuitry; performs optical and electrical alignment of weapons control systems and gun mount installations.