The FOTR Fiber Optic Technician course is designed to emulate the curriculum being taught at the navy schoolhouses. Our 6000-2265 FOTR course curriculum has been approved by NSWC-DD and the Combat Systems Learning Center as a commercial equivalent to the CIN: A-670-0063 Fiber Optic Maintenance and Repair course. The 6000-2265 course is also listed in the Navy Fiber Optic Training Plan as well as the NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M Certification Manual for 2M and Fiber Optic Test and Repair (2M/MTR/FOTR) Programs. The FOTR program is an 18-month certification. A sailor has to be certified under this program to perform organizational (O-Level) work on fiber optic systems onboard ships and submarines. Once certified, the FOTR Certification Agent or 2M/MTR/FOTR Fleet Coordinator will enter the technician’s certification information into the 2M/MTR/FOTR database. This certification does not expire but FOTR technicians are not allowed to perform any fiber optic repairs while their certifications are out of date. An FOTR Inspector shall re-certify an FOTR Technician every 18 months. This may be extended to 24 months if the ship has been deployed. 

Unlike the course taught at the schoolhouses, KITCO’s 8-day FOTR Technician course also provides NAVSEA certifications. Once the course is completed the graduate will receive the following certifications: CORE, Single Ferrule (SF), Multi-Terminus (MT), Testing and Fusion Splicing. These certifications are good for three (3) years. To recertify in the NAVSEA certifications, the technician will have to contact KITCO to register. 

In addition, the 6000-2265 course is also sanctioned by the Electronic Technician’s Association (ETA) and each student may take the “optional” commercial Fiber Optic Installer (FOI) certification test. This test is supported by the NAVY COOL program. A sailor can register with NAVY COOL before the class start date and they will pay for the “FOI” certification test (a $155 dollar value). This certification is good for four (4) years. Recertification can be done with KITCO.

The modules in this course are approved and compliant to meet the NAVSEA Fiber Optic Certification Training requirements as specified and described in: 1) NAVSEA Standard Item 009-123 (FY17) – Fiber Optic System; remove, relocate, repair, and install, 2) NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310G – Alterations To Ships Accomplished By Alteration Installation Teams (NO.: TS9090-310G – February 2015), 3) MIL-STD-1678-1 – Fiber Optic Cabling System Requirements and Measurements – Part 1: Design, Installation And Maintenance Requirements, 4) NAVSEA Drawing 8477552 Rev C – Navy Shipboard Fiber Optic Certification Training Program.

 Course Modules

• CORE  8 Hr. Module Includes: Theory Inspection, Cleaning and Safety 
• Fiber Optic Termination – Single Terminus (Light Duty)  8 Hr. Module Includes: SF Connector Inspection and Cleaning, SF Connector Termination 
• Fiber Optic Termination – Multi-Terminus (Heavy Duty) 12 Hr. Module Includes: MT Connector Inspection and Cleaning, MT Connector Termination 
• Optical Testing 12 Hr. Module Includes: Inspection and Cleaning, Link Loss, Optical Return Loss, Continuity, MQJ Selection, and Attenuation Testing
• Fusion Splicing 8 Hr. Module Includes: Cleaving, Splicer Maintenance and Operation,  Preparation of Splice Trays, Splicing Methods 
• In addition to the NAVSEA Modules 16 Hr. This course promotes a thorough understanding of the Optical Time Delay Reflectometer (OTDR) Basic Principles and Operation. Troubleshooting scenarios focus on Systematic Fault Isolation IAW NSTM HH.408 Method P 

6000-2265 FOTR Fiber Optic Technician Course

Designed to support the Fleet Fiber Optic Technician that is responsible for maintaining and repairing the fiber optic cable plants aboard U.S. Navy ships and submarines.  This 8-day / 64-hour course includes the Core, ST, MT, Fusion Splice and Optical Testing modules. Also included are MTR documentation and reporting with a focus on advanced troubleshooting techniques. These troubleshooting scenarios will prepare the fleet technician to identify and find faults in the fiber optic cable plants. Providing the sailor with the needed and required skillsets to maintain and repair the ships critical systems.   

KITCO’s Fiber Optic Technician training course provides a unique “hands-on” experience for the maintainer. All Tooling, Test Equipment and Material are IAW NAVSEA Recommended Lists per MIL-STD 2042C. This course is also available for “on-site” training. 

Remaining Dates 2022

East Coast Schedule – Nov 14-18
West Coast Schedule – Nov 14-18

Available Dates 2023

East Coast Schedule

6000-2265 - FO Technician Course - Norfolk, VA

West Coast Schedule

6000-2265 - FO Technician Course - National City, CA