Module 4—Introduction to Electrical Conductors, Wiring Techniques, and Schematic Reading: Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series

by Jason Wolf, US Navy

Module 4: Introduction to Electrical Conductors, Wiring Techniques, and Schematic Reading provides a practical foundation in the materials and methods used in electrical wiring. This volume explains conductor usage, wire sizing, and the types of insulation used as protective coverings. Readers will also learn essential skills such as splicing, soldering, and proper wire termination, along with the design and use of coaxial cable. Safety precautions and best practices are emphasized throughout to prepare students for real-world applications.

In addition to hands-on wiring techniques, this module introduces the critical skill of schematic reading—the ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams and translate them into working systems. Each chapter includes clear objectives and review questions to strengthen comprehension. As the fourth book in the 24-volume Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS), this module builds on earlier lessons and helps establish the foundation for more advanced study in electronics and electrical engineering.


This is the 4th of 24 modules in the Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS), a comprehensive program originally developed by the U.S. Navy and approved for public release. Each book stands on its own as a self-study manual but is best experienced as part of the complete series, covering everything from basic electricity to advanced radar, communications, and fiber optics.

01 – Intro to Matter, Energy, and Direct Current
02 – Intro to Alternating Current and Transformers
03 – Introduction to Circuit Protection, Control, and Measurement
04 – Intro to Electrical Conductors, Wiring Techniques, and Schematic Reading
05 – Intro to Generators and Motors
06 – Intro to Electronic Emission, Tubes, and Power Supplies
07 – Intro to Solid-State Devices and Power Supplies
08 – Intro to Amplifiers
09 – Intro to Wave-Generation and Wave-Shaping Circuits
10 – Intro to Wave Propagation, Transmission Lines, and Antennas
11 – Microwave Principles
12 – Modulation Principles
13 – Intro to Number Systems and Logic Circuits
14 – Intro to Microelectronics
15 – Principles of Synchros, Servos, and Gyros
16 – Intro to Test Equipment
17 – Radio-Frequency Communications Principles
18 – Radar Principles
19 – Technician’s Handbook
20 – Master Glossary
21 – Test Methods and Practices
22 – Intro to Digital Computers
23 – Magnetic Recording
24 – Introduction to Fiber Optics

256 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 23, 2025