Electronics Technician (ET)

Electronics Technician (ET)Electronics Technician (ET)Electronic Technicians (ETs) are responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages, computer information systems, long range radar, and calibration of test equipment. They maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust electronic equipment used for communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification, navigation. Note Also see ET(N) - Nuclear Trained Electronics Technician. Working Environment Jobs performed by ETs are performed throughout the Navys fleet of surface ships including aircraft carriers and Aegis cruisers and destroyers, and at communication and repair activities ashore. A-School (Job School) Information Greate Lakes, IL 212 calendar days (ET A-School) Note Many ETs go on to receive advanced training (C School) directly after completing A-School). ASVAB Score Requirement MK EI GS 156 AR 222 Security Clearance Requirement Secret Other Requirements Must have normal color perception Must have normal hearing Must be a U.S. Citizen Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for ET. Current Manning Levels for This Rating CREO Listing Note Advancement ( promotion ) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 48 months First Shore Tour 36 months Second Sea Tour 42 months Second Shore Tour 36 months Third Sea Tour 36 months Third Shore Tour 36 months Fourth Sea Tour 36 months Forth Shore Tour 36 months Note Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement. Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command