Honor the Data Systems Technician Rate
Some sailors kept the guns loaded. DS technicians kept the guns aimed.
The Navy Data Systems Technician (DS) rating was the backbone of shipboard combat computing — the specialists who maintained tactical computers, fire control systems, and data links that turned raw sensor data into decisive action. This hoodie carries that legacy.
Built for Those Who Served
- Authentic DS Rating Badge — the historic insignia, rendered with precision
- Classic & Premium Styles — choose your fit, from everyday Classic to elevated Premium
- Hoodie Construction — midweight fleece, built for comfort on the deck or at home
- Fade-Resistant Print — vibrant, lasting color through every wash
- Sizes S–3XL — true-to-size fit across the full range
The Specialists Behind the Systems
Data Systems Technicians maintained the minicomputers, digital processors, and tactical data links that gave Navy ships their combat edge. When a fire control computer went down, DS techs brought it back. When weapons systems needed integration, DS techs made it happen. Their work was invisible until it wasn't — and when it mattered most, they delivered.
Absorbed into ET and FC ratings in 1998, the DS legacy lives on in every modern combat system and network-centric warfare platform. This hoodie is a tribute to the pioneers who built that foundation.
Wear the Rate. Honor the Mission.
Whether you earned the DS badge, love someone who did, or simply respect the technical mastery behind naval combat systems — this is your hoodie.
Data Systems Technician. Tactical systems experts. Combat ready. Anchors Aweigh.
Ideal for: DS rating veterans, combat systems technicians, Navy families, IT professionals, and anyone who honors the rate.