" ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS OF THE NAVY " BAT BOMB / SONAR / RADAR POST-WWII RECRUITMENT FILM 72532

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This post-WWII recruitment film shows U.S. Navy electronic technician training, primarily for operation of sonar and radar gear but also radio and communications equipment. First recruits are shown at Great Lakes, but soon trainees are moved to a formal Basic Electronics School where training for their rating begins in earnest. The Advanced School is either at Memphis, Tennessee or Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. The "Bat", a guided bomb developed during WWII is shown at the 7:17 mark, being guided by electronic pulses into a target. The ASM-N-2 Bat was a United States Navy World War II radar-guided unpowered missile which was used in combat beginning in April 1944. A modified V-2 rocket, containing an electronic guidance package, is also shown at the 8 minute mark. The film concludes with a sales pitch for the recruit about the wonderful aspects of life in the Navy, with its overseas postings and steady pay and great opportunities.

The film highlights the critical role of electronics in the U.S. Navy's defense strategy, starting with recruit training at Great Lakes and progressing to basic and advanced electronics schools. Trainees receive hands-on instruction in electronics fundamentals and practical troubleshooting exercises. Recreation programs are also provided. Graduates begin their careers as electronics technicians, taking on various duties in Navy units, including roles in combat information centers (CIC). The Navy's pioneering work in electronically guided missiles and tests at White Sands, New Mexico, are emphasized. Opportunities for travel and broader knowledge are available, along with security and benefits such as good pay, medical care, and retirement options. The future for electronics technicians in the Navy is promising, with many opportunities for advancement and new discoveries.

00:00 Introduction to the importance of electronics in the U.S. Navy's defense strategy.

0:54 - Training begins with recruit training at Great Lakes, followed by basic electronics school.

1:35 - Instruction in the fundamentals of electronics, with hands-on experience in the lab.

2:48 - Recreation programs for trainees.

3:12 - Advanced training at Treasure Island or Memphis, focusing on repair and maintenance of fleet equipment.

3:41 - Practical teaching methods, including troubleshooting exercises.

4:16 - Graduation and the start of a career as an electronics technician.

5:01 - Duties of a chief electronics technician in various Navy units.

6:17 - Role of electronics in combat information centers (CIC) on larger Navy units.

7:13 - Navy's pioneering efforts in electronically guided missiles.

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