Skill Training

Information Technology


Photo of a sailor working on a rackmounted server.

Skills and Training

Fields in information technology involve a high level of responsibility and maturity in dealing with highly technical equipment and classified information. Individuals can receive extensive Navy training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of complicated computers and electronics.

Your extensive training might also prepare you for a future career as an:

Intelligence Specialist
Cryptographic Machine Operator
Computer Programmer
Radio Station Operator
Photograph Interpreter
Electronics Mechanic
Data Communications Analyst
Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
Computer Systems Hardware Analyst

Below you will find a list of classes and college and vocational credits you could possibly earn, that can be transferred to participating institutions. Next to the classes you will see the number of credits you could earn. To find out more about positions and classes, contact a recruiter.

Vocational Credits
Fundamentals of Aircraft Service Management 2
ASSOCIATES DEGREE Credits
AC Circuits 1
AC/DC Circuits 3
Applied Computers 2
Applied Mathematics 3
Basic Algebra and Geometry 2
Basic Blueprint Reading 3
Basic Electricity/Electronics 6
Basic Electronics 3
Basic Electronics Laboratory 3
Basic Oceanographic Concepts 2
Blueprint Reading 1
Communications (Electronic) 3
Communications 4
Computer Applications 3
Computer Literacy 1
Computer Systems and Organization 4
Computer Systems Operations 6
Computer Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6
Computer Use and Applications 2
Control Systems 3
DC Circuits 1
Digital Electronics 6
Digital Principles 3
Digital Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3
Electric Motors and Controls 3
Electrical/Electronics Systems Troubleshooting and Repair 3
Electromechanical Systems 3
Electronic Communications 3
Electronic Communications Systems 3
Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3
Electronics Laboratory 3
Electronics Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance 3
Human Relations 3
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting Maintenance 3
Introduction to Marine Engineering 3
Keyboarding 2
Maintenance Management 3
Microprocessors 3
Nautical Science (Navigation) 3
Nautical Science (Seamanship) 3
Network Installations and Maintenance 3
Optical Systems 1
Personnel Supervision 3
Photogrammetry 3
Photography 3
Principles of Electronics 3
Principles of Supervision 3
Public Speaking 3
Record Keeping 2
Records and Information Management 3
Security Operations 2
Solid State Electronics 3
Survey of Geography 3
Swimming 1
Technical Mathematics 2
Technical Writing 3
Telecommunications 3