Questions about the navy....?

Question

My husband is goin into the Navy as a AECF. (Advanced Electronics Computer Field) Can anyone tell me what this is exactly and tell me what to expect from this job? Just some more explanation of what all it includes. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

Answer 1

Easy as pie, 9-5 job!

Answer 2

He'll either be FC (Fire Controlman) or ET (Electronic Tech), my husband is in A school now for FC, his recruiter was an ET. He told me to look it up on wiki... this is what it says.

Fire Controlmen maintain the control mechanism used in weapons systems on combat ships. Complex electronic, electrical and hydraulic equipment is required to ensure the accuracy of Navy guided-missile and surface gunfire-control systems. They are responsible for the operation, routine care and repair of this equipment, which includes radars, computers, weapons direction equipment, target designation systems, gyroscopes and rangefinders.

Electronics Technicians are responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages, detect enemy planes and ships, and determine target distances. They maintain, repair, and calibrate all electronic equipment used for communications, detection tracking, identification, and navigation. Electronics Technicians are employed onboard nuclear powered ships to maintain the control subsystems in nuclear reactors.

Answer 3

Back in the day, it was known AEF (Advanced Electronics Field), but times obviously change. One thing that hasn't changed, is that a 6 year enlistment is required to get guaranteed both A school, and a C school. You must excel in class in A school to get a high pick of orders to get the best C school. Different ratings have different sea/shore rotations - so ensure you know the details on the various ratings. I was an ET - fixed radio, radar, and navigation gear. I am still making a decent living in the electronics industry - so it's worth it.