
	Sonar Technician, Surface	STG
	These technicians are responsible for operating sonar systems, underwater fire control systems, and supporting equipment on surface ships such as frigates, destroyers and cruisers. STGs are also responsible for undersea surveillance, and aid in safe navigation and search-and-rescue operations. They use equipment to detect, analyze and locate targets of interest.

These technicians are responsible for operating sonar systems, underwater fire control systems, and supporting equipment on surface ships such as frigates, destroyers and cruisers. STGs are also responsible for undersea surveillance, and aid in safe navigation and search-and-rescue operations. They use equipment to detect, analyze and locate targets of interest.

What They Do

The duties performed by STGs include:

• identify sounds produced by surface ships, torpedoes, submarines, evasion devices, sonar transmissions, marine life and natural phenomena;

• operate sonar sensors for detection and classification of contacts;

• identify the characteristics, functions and effects of controlled jamming and evasive devices on sonar operations;

• prepare and interpret sonar messages;

• operate underwater fire control systems for firing of torpedoes ;

• recognize major equipment malfunctions during sensor operations;

• operate bathythermographs, fathometers, and torpedo countermeasures;

• use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools;

• operate underwater communications equipment.

Credit Recommendations

The American Council on Education recommends that semester hour credits be awarded in the vocational certificate or lowerdivision bachelor's/associate's degree categories for courses taken in this rating on electricity and electronics, applied mathematics and blueprint reading.

Qualifications and Interests

STGs should have excellent hearing; an aptitude for electricity and electronics; skills in arithmetic, speaking and writing; the ability to do detailed work, keep records, perform as a team member; curiosity; resourcefulness; a good memory; and manual dexterity with tools, equipment and machines. The ability to do repetitive tasks and get along well with people is helpful. STGs must be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearances. Normal hearing and normal color perception are required. STGs must have no speech impediments.

Working Environment

STGs usually work indoors in a clean, comfortable shop-like environment and computer equipment rooms. They work closely with others and require little supervision.

Opportunities

Placement opportunities are good for qualified applicants. About 2,900 men and women work in the STG rating.

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