The US military has had technical MOSes (mil. occupational specialty) for 40+ years that require specialized skills to maintain and repair the many nav, sensor,

The US military has had technical MOSes (mil. occupational specialty) for 40+ years that require specialized skills to maintain and repair the many nav, sensor, and weapons platforms they use. These definitely aren't mechanics. They often require ~two years of specialized training prior to 'shipping out'. Maybe the Navy's BEEP (Basic Electricity Electronics 'P') schools also should be looked to as how we might prepare specialists for future trades.