MOS 14J Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator

Civilian Equivalents There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 14J. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 14J training and experience. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Business Operations Specialists Computer Operators Computer and Information Systems Managers First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers General and Operations Managers Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 14J.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 14J. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 14J may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 14J training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
	CompTIA A+ Certification
Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)
	Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 14J may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

American Society for Quality (ASQ)

• Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)    
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT)    
• Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Certification (CMQ/OE)    
• Quality Inspector Certification (CQI)  

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)        

Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC)

• CIAC Certified Management Apprentice (CCMA)
• CIAC Certified Operations Manager (CCOM)
• CIAC Certified Strategic Leader (CCSL)

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA Network+ Certification      

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Audio-Video Distribution (AVD)  
• Avionics Electronics Technician - Journeyman    
• Certified Computer Service Technician (CST)    
• Certified Customer Service Specialist (CSS)  
• Certified Industrial Electronics Technician - Journeyman (IND)  
• Certified Network Computer Technician (CNCT)  
• Certified Network Systems Technician (CNST)    
• Certified Satellite Installer (CSI)    
• Certified Web Specialist (CWS)    
• Consumer Electronics Service Technician - Journeyman (CEST)  
• RADAR Electronics Technician (RAD)  
• Telecommunications Electronics Technician - Journeyman (TCM)  

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

• Associate Computing Professional (ACP)    
• Certified Computing Professional (CCP)    

Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)

• Certified Manager (CM)  

International Code Council (ICC)

• Certified Mechanical Inspector (CME)

International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET)

• Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level  
• Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Communications  
• Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer Electronics  

National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)

• Telecommunications Junior Technician Certification  

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)

• Associate Engineering Technologist (AT)    

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Federal Licensure

Advanced/Specialized and Other Federal Licenses

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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