The White Falcon - 15.03.1974, Page 2

Navy needs specially trained people
to run computer systems
With the advance technological
equipment that is so prevalent
today has come an increasing de-
mand for specially trained per-
sonnel to operate the equipment.
For example, computers are becom-
ing more and more important in
the Navy. Operation and main-
tainance of these man-made
"brains" are the responsibility
of Navy Data Processing Tech-
nicians (DPs) and Data Systems
Technicians (DSs).
Computers are important for
many reasons. They can store and
recall information, draw conclu-
sions from programmed material,
work mathematical equations, or-
ganize statistics and speed
otherwise timely data processes.
Working with these machines is
becoming an increasingly chal-
lenging profession, and the Navy
has a program to train personnel
to operate its systems.
Training
DPs ana DSs receive highly
specialized training in the world
of computers. DPs are the pro-
grammers , systems analysts, oper-
ators , clerks and librarians.
They also do some maintenance
work, but DSs do most of the cir-
cuitry and mechanical repairs.
Basic ‘A*
DPs and DSs have several dif-
ferent ways to gain experience
and training. To start with,
there are the basic class "A"
schools for both. After "A"
school, they are usually given
on-the-job training at a shore
command or on board ship. There
are also many class "C" schools
to which members of both rates
may be sent for advance training.
Some DPs and DSs attend col-
leges and universities near their
command for training on specific
types o f computers. Computer
companies also give factory
training. In addition, the Air
Force and Army train some Navy
personnel.
Many Navy facilities, bases
and large ships are now utilizing
computers for aircraft detection
and tracking, fire control sys-
tems, navigation, payroll, mus-
ter, supply and maintenance pur-
poses. Keeping abreast of new
developments and techniques in
todays's computer world, Navy DPs
and DSs ensure continued effec-
tive and 'efficient operation of
these electronic giants.
Computers and- DPs and DSs,
however, are but one team of spe-
cialized equipment operators
which are an essential part of
the modern Navy. There are
countless others which contribute
equally necessary and vita)^kic-
tions. The Navy is cuSRtly
striving to provide all newcomers
with thfe training necessary to
perform the functions of his rate
and become an integral part of
the Navy team, and vocational
training is one lmethod being em-
ployed to achieve this end.
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The White Falcon
Captain J. H. McDonald
officor
Lieutenant L. R. Dortch JOC W. J. Thomas
public affairs officer information chief
TEditor.. .Bob Haagenson Reporters.. .Gary Grady and Jean Frosch
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Irish whiskey barrels) were found
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Birth Announced
A son, Blucher Todd, was born
to Blucher and,Joyce Allison on
March 3.
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