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    FT - Fire Control Technician

    Fire Control Technicians serve on board multiple classes of submarines and specialize in combat systems. They are responsible for maintenance and
    operation of advanced electronic equipment (in regards to guided-missile systems, and underwater weapons) used in the submarine weapons systems.

    WHAT THEY DO
    Maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust all electronic equipment used for combat systems;
    Support operation and basic maintenance of submarine weapon control systems
    Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on submarine combat control systems, equipment, and associated combat control
    systems test equipment;
    Operate submarine combat control systems;
    Test submarine combat control systems;
    Operate and maintain combat control systems associated systems;
    Participate in weapons handling functions;
    Operate and maintain nontactical computer systems and peripherals;
    Use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools.

    CAREER PATH AFTER RECRUIT TRAINING


    Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and
    operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

    Approximate
    School Present Location Training Time Subjects Training Methods
    Basic Enlisted Submarine Groton, CT 9 weeks Indoctrination in basic submarine Group instruction and practical
    School systems application
    Class "A" Technical School Groton, CT 18 weeks Basic electricity, electronics and Group instruction, practical application
    and Specialty Pipeline School computer technical knowledge and skills and equipment labs
    and preparation for communications
    specialties and assignment on a fast
    attack or ballistic missile submarine

    After "A" school and Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Fire Control Technicians are assigned to serve on all types of submarines and at shore facilities
    in the United States and overseas. During a 20 year period in the Navy, FTs spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent
    to shore stations.

    Note: All applicants must read and understand the Submarine Volunteer Statement of Understanding.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT FTs' duties are usually performed aboard submarines and usually work indoors in a clean, controlled environment with
    comfortable temperatures. However, some work is required in a clean or dirty environment of a shop-like nature. Their work
    may be independent in nature, but they usually work closely with others under direct supervision.

    OBLIGATION Active duty obligation is five years. Applicants will enlist for four years and concurrently execute an agreement to extend
    their enlistment for one year.

    ADVANCEMENT Enlistees enlist as E-1s (seaman recruits). Completion of all advancement-in-rate requirements (including minimum time-
    in-rate) must be completed prior to advancement to E2, E-3 and E-4. Top graduates of initial “pipeline” training may elect
    accelerated advancement to E-4 if they execute an agreement to extend their enlistment one additional year (six years
    total obligation). Advancement in this field to E4 (Petty Officer Third Class) is excellent.

    OPPORTUNITIES Placement opportunities are good for qualified applicants. About 1,100 Sailors work in the FT rating. Active duty obligation
    is five years. Applicants will enlist for four years and concurrently execute an agreement to extend their enlistment for one
    year.
    FT - Fire Control Technician
    ELITE PROGRAM This rating is open to those who volunteer for submarine duty. Submarine pay is paid monthly upon completion of Basic
    Enlisted Submarine School, currently $75.00 to $600.00 (see Submarine Pay chart). All submarine ratings are members
    of an elite community consisting of highly professional, well-trained personnel.

    QUALIFICATIONS & Fire Control Technicians (FTs) must be U.S. citizens eligible to meet security clearance requirements. Important
    INTERESTS qualifications include knowledge of arithmetic, capability to understand modern computing devices, the ability to speak
    and write well, function as a member of a team, do detailed work and keep accurate records. Additionally they must
    possess some physical strength and good manual dexterity.

    MANAGE A NAVY CAREER WITH NAVY LADR


    See the Navy LaDR (Learning and Development Roadmap) for this rating:
    FT https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/LaDR/ft_e1_e9.pdf

    EARN COLLEGE CREDIT


    The American Council on Education recommends that semester hour credits be awarded in the vocational certificate and
    lower-division bachelor’s / associate’s degree categories for courses taken in this rating on word processing or data entry
    applications and office management procedures. See the college credits available via a Joint Services Transcript for this
    rating:
    FT https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/jst/ft_jst.pdf

    EARN A COLLEGE DEGREE


    The United States Naval Community College (USNCC) was established in 2019 to provide educational opportunities for
    active-duty enlisted personnel in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. It offers a range of degree programs, including
    a Naval Studies Certificate that contributes towards the credits needed for an associate degree. The USNCC aims to
    enhance the professional development of service members by facilitating the transfer of military training and experience
    into academic credits, thereby supporting their educational and career advancement within the military context.
    https://www.usncc.edu/s/

    VOLUNTARY EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ACADEMIC PURSUITS


    The Navy College Program is a voluntary education initiative designed to support active-duty sailors and eligible reservists
    in pursuing their academic goals during their off-duty time. It offers various educational resources, including counseling
    and advice from Education Services Specialists, as well as financial assistance through Navy Tuition Assistance. The
    program encompasses multiple components, including the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE),
    which allows sailors to take college courses while deployed. Celebrating over 50 years of service, the Navy College
    Program aims to empower service members to achieve their educational aspirations and enhance their professional
    development.
    https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/

    EARN DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED APPRENTICESHIPS


    The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active
    duty and Navy Training and Administration of the Reserves (TAR) Service members the opportunity to improve their job
    skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of
    Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
    Visit United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) for apprenticeships:
    https://usmap.osd.mil/navyRatings.htm
    FT - Fire Control Technician
    EARN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS
    Navy COOL catalogs and defines comprehensive information on occupational credentials - including certifications,
    licenses, and apprenticeships - correlating with every Navy rating and some collateral duties. It provides "how to"
    instructions for pursuing these credentials, links to credentialing organizations, and cross-references to programs that
    help Sailors pay for credentialing fees. Shortly following the initial rating technical training (Class "A" technical school),
    Sailors may be able to take advantage of earning civilian/industry certifications & licenses (credentials), funded through
    Navy COOL.
    EARN SKILL SETS TOWARDS CIVILIAN RELATED OCCUPATIONS
    The skill sets for this rating crosswalk to civilian related occupations listed by the U.S. Department of Labor. See Related
    Civilian, Federal and Military Sealift Command Occupations for this rating on Navy COOL.
    Visit the Navy COOL website:
    FT https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/moc/index.html?moc=ft

    EMPOWER YOUR CAREER PLANNING, DECISION MAKING, AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH


    MilGears is an online, self-assessment tool that guides users through a series of questions and selections regarding their
    military training, duty assignments, off-duty education, credentialing, and in-Service and post-Service goals. The resultant
    output of the tool provides users a personalized assessment of what civilian credentials and career pathways that may be
    immediately attainable and nearly attainable, how to fill any gaps, and next steps to accomplish their civilian credentialing
    and career pathways programs goals. The tool also shows users “best-fit” post-Service occupations and resources to
    explore those post-Service occupations.
    For more information about MilGears – Powered by COOL, visit https://milgears.osd.mil

    DOWNLOAD THE NAVY COOL APP


    Navy COOL App (iOS):
    https://apps.apple.com/us/app/navy-cool/id1053982994?ls=1

    Navy COOL App (Android):


    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tracen.navycool

    Note: Since Navy programs and courses are revised at times, the information contained on this card is subject to change.
    Revised: September 2024

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