Data Systems Technician

Data Systems Technician (abbrev DST) is an enlisted technical specialty or rating utilized by the Royal Manticoran Navy.

Description

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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.<ref name="BuTrain">Student Manual v2.0a (Bureau of Training)</ref>

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.<ref name="Wikipedia">Data Systems Technician (Wikipedia)</ref>

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:<ref name="BuTrain"> </ref>

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)<ref>Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group</ref>
Advanced Data Systems Technician "C" School	SIA-SRN-11C	SIA-RMN-0002	(Basic Non-Commissioned Officer)<ref>Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group</ref>
		SIA-SRN-13A	(Basic Data Systems Technician)
Data Systems Technician Warrant Officer "W" School	SIA-SRN-11W	SIA-RMN-0011	(Warrant Officer)<ref>Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group</ref>
		SIA-SRN-13C	(Advanced Data Systems Technician)
Data Systems Technician Division Officer "D" School	SIA-SRN-11D	SIA-RMN-0101	(Ensign)<ref>Policy Change re TSC exam pre-requisites, posted 2 Nov 2015 in RMN - Bureau of Training Group</ref>
		SIA-SRN-13C	(Advanced Data Systems Technician)

Notes

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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