This course is designed to support the Fiber Optic Technician that is responsible for terminating and testing fiber optic cable assemblies onboard US Naval Ships. This 5-day, 40-hour course includes the Core, ST , MT and Optical Testing modules.

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• 5.2.3.1. Core Module:
The Core module is foundational material and is a prerequisite requirement for all other modules. This curriculum shall include the following topics:
A. Introduction to and history of Navy Shipboard Fiber Optics
B. Visual inspection of Fiber Optic components
C. Information regarding Qualified Products List (QPL) Components
D. Information regarding the Navy Recommended Fiber Optic Component Parts List
E. Information regarding the Navy Fiber Optic website
F. Adherence to all applicable references in Section 2 of NAVSEA Drawing 8477552
G. Safety requirements when handling fiber
H. Adherence to MIL-STD-2042C, MIL-STD-2052, MIL-HDBK-2051 and Policy Letters relating to fiber optic system design

• 5.2.3.5 Fiber Optic Termination- Single Ferrule (Light Duty) Module:
The Fiber Optic Termination – Single Ferrule (Light Duty) module is intended to train personnel on how to properly install and repair fiber optic single ferrule connectors in a Navy shipboard environment.
The Fiber Optic Termination – Single Ferrule (Light Duty) module shall include the following topics:
A. ST Type Connector
B. Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning

The curriculum for this module shall adhere to:
a. MIL-STD-2042C Part 5, Method 5B1, 5B2, 5B3, 5D3, 6M1
b. Policy letters relating to fiber optic system design

• 5.2.3.6 Fiber Optic Termination- Multi-Terminus (Heavy Duty) Module:
The Fiber Optic Termination Multi-Terminus (Heavy Duty) module is intended to train personnel on how to properly install and repair fiber optic multi-terminus connectors in a Navy shipboard environment. The Fiber Optic Termination-Multi-Terminus (Heavy Duty) module shall include the following topics:
A. Multi-Terminus (MT)
B. Heavy Duty Connector Mechanical Pull Test
C. Fiber Optic Inspection and Cleaning

The curriculum for this module shall adhere to:
a. MIL-STD-2042C Part 5, Method 5A1, 5A2, 5A3, 5A4, 5A5, 5A6, 5D1, 5D2, 6G1, 6M1
b. Policy letters relating to fiber optic system design

• 5.2.3.8 Optical Testing Module:
The Optical Testing module is intended to train personnel on how to properly test fiber optic links in a Navy shipboard environment. The Optical Testing module shall include the following topics:
A. Cable Assembly Link Loss Test
B. Cable Attenuation Test
C. Cable Continuity Test
D. Cable Topology End-to-End Attenuation Test
E. Cable Assembly Return Loss Test
F. Cable Topology End-to-End Return Loss Test
G. Fiber Optic Connector Inspection and Cleaning
H. MQJ Selection Test
     i.  MMF
     ii. SMF

The curriculum for this module shall adhere to:
a. MIL-STD-2042C Part 6, Methods 6B1, 6C1, 6C2, 6D1, 6E1, 6E2, 6F1, 6K1, 6L1, 6M1