Data Systems Technician
Data Systems Technician (abbrev DST) is an enlisted technical specialty or rating utilized by the Royal Manticoran Navy.
Description
Data Systems Technicians are responsible for ship's computer systems including: digital computers, video processors, buffers, key sets, digital-display equipment, data-link terminal sets, and related equipment. They clean, maintain, calibrate and adjust this equipment. Data Systems Technicians run operational tests, diagnose problems, make routine repairs, and evaluate newly installed parts and systems units.[1]
Historical Overview
The United States Navy occupational rating of data systems technician (abbreviated as DS) was a designation given by the Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) to enlisted members who satisfactorily complete initial data systems technician "A" school training. The primary training location for the DS rating was Combat System Technical Schools Command (CSTSC) at Mare Island Vallejo, CA.
It was established in 1961 and merged into the electronics technician and fire controlman ratings on 1 October 1998.[2]
TRMN Training Information
Members desiring to qualify to serve at the different skill levels within the Data Systems Technician's department must pass the following exams and prerequisites:[1]
| Bureau of Training Information for Data Systems Technician | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Name | Course Code | Prerequisite(s) | |
| Basic Data Systems Technician "A" School |
SIA-SRN-11A | SIA-RMN-0001 | (Basic Enlisted)[3] |
| Advanced Data Systems Technician "C" School |
SIA-SRN-11C | SIA-RMN-0002 | (Basic Non-Commissioned Officer)[4] |
| SIA-SRN-13A | (Basic Data Systems Technician) | ||
| Data Systems Technician Warrant Officer "W" School |
SIA-SRN-11W | SIA-RMN-0011 | (Warrant Officer)[5] |
| SIA-SRN-13C | (Advanced Data Systems Technician) | ||
| Data Systems Technician Division Officer "D" School |
SIA-SRN-11D | SIA-RMN-0101 | (Ensign)[6] |
| SIA-SRN-13C | (Advanced Data Systems Technician) | ||
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Student Manual v2.0a (Bureau of Training)
- ↑ Data Systems Technician (Wikipedia)
- ↑ Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group
- ↑ Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group
- ↑ Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group
- ↑ Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group
| RMN Technical Specialties | |
|---|---|
| Command: | Boatswain - Master-at-Arms - Operations Specialist - Intelligence Specialist |
| Admin: | Personnelman - Navy Counselor - Yeoman |
| Logistics: | Steward - Storekeeper - Disbursing Clerk - Ship's Serviceman |
| Tactical: | Fire Control - Electronic Warfare - Tracking Specialist - Missiles - Beam Weapons - Gunner |
| Engineering: | Impeller - Power - Gravitics - Environment - Hydroponics - Damage Control |
| Communications: | Data Systems - Electronics - Communications - Sensors |
| Astrogation: | Helmsman - Plotting Specialist |
| Flight Operations: | Coxswain |
| Medical: | Corpsman - Sick Berth Attendant |