Fire control technician
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Fire control technician (abbreviated as FT) is a United States Navy occupational rating.
Issued byUnited States Navy
TypeEnlisted rating
AbbreviationFT
SpecialtyWeapons / combat control systems
| Fire control technician | |
|---|---|
Rating insignia | |
| Issued by | United States Navy |
| Type | Enlisted rating |
| Abbreviation | FT |
| Specialty | Weapons / combat control systems |
Fire control technicians perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on United States Navy submarines combat control systems and equipment, and associated test equipment including tactical computer systems and peripherals.[1]
The Fire Control Technician (FT) is responsible for all operational and administrative aspects of the submarines computer and control mechanisms used in weapons systems and related programs.