PO2 Tom Jackson

Navy | Electronics Technician (Nuclear Power)

Dates of Service: Jul 1997 - Aug 2002

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Bio

After service, got into IT by getting my degree, going through a Microsoft Bootcamp & got certified, did some temp positions doing computer data transfers ("migrations") to new ones for Nextel then NASA, became a Sys Admin for NASA, then learned the NOC at a Quantico outfit, did a stint with the Pentagon Police Help Desk and got to see the PCC, programming for the State Dept, DoD, the Fed, & DoC.

Military Experiences

Aug 1999 - Aug 2002

Nuclear Electronics Technician

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), Aircraft Carriers, COMNAVAIRLANT, USFLTFORCOM | Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Qualified Log Recorder, Throttleman, Instrument Watch, 4th Deck Watch, and Primary Valve Operator Qualified as senior-in-rate Reactor Operator/Shutdown Reactor Operator Qualified Damage Control and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist

Sep 1997 - Dec 1998

Student

NNPTC, NETC, Shore Commands | Orlando, FL

Naval Nuclear Field Electronics Technician 'A' School (NFAS): Class 9803 Naval Nuclear Power School (NNPS): Class 9806-T (each class was designated with an identifier: "T" for Electronics Technicians, "M" for Machinist Mates, "E" for "Electrician's Mates"). Note: Class 9806 was the last to graduate from NTC Orlando in December 1998 before the realignment to Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) Charleston.

Jan 1998 - Jul 1998

Student

NPTU, Charleston, NNPTC, NETC, Shore Commands | Charleston, SC

Nuclear Prototype Training Unit (NPTU). Propulsion plant qualifications onboard MTS-626 Daniel Webster.

Jul 1997 - Sep 1997

Recruit

Ship 2, Division 375 | Great Lakes, IL

Bootcamp.