Chances of getting IT

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by Tay

I'm shipping as a IT too. Would there ever be a chance that a It could volunteer to support Seals Teams or do SpecOp missions?

There are NSW opportunities for ITs, yes. But they're gonna want you to have at least a full tour (ie, 4 years) as an IT before they'll seriously consider your package. Reason being is they don't want to be training a completely fresh Sailor; they want you to have some experience doing your job first.

Reference instruction MILPERSMAN 1306-986

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[Tay]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

There are NSW opportunities for ITs, yes. But they're gonna want you to have at least a full tour (ie, 4 years) as an IT before they'll seriously consider your package. Reason being is they don't want to be training a completely fresh Sailor; they want you to have some experience doing your job first.

Reference instruction MILPERSMAN 1306-986

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Is it common for ITs to do this?

[Spook]

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

[Tay]

Originally Posted by Spook

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

Ok and do you know if it's hard to classify as a second class swimmer? I just read that you have to be a second class swimmer.

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by Tay

Ok and do you know if it's hard to classify as a second class swimmer? I just read that you have to be a second class swimmer.

It's not that bad. If you're a decent swimmer you'll be fine.

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[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by Spook

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

You guys wouldn't be doing Intel. You'd be doing the tactical comms work.

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[Tay]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

You guys wouldn't be doing Intel. You'd be doing the tactical comms work.

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Do you know how close you can to completing a bachelors degree in 4 years?

[saltysailor]

Most commands won't let you take college classes for at least the first 6 months to first year. You can't take classes in Boot camp or A School. If you are an IT, that's about 7-8 months, plus the time at your command. Unless you come in with college credits, you probably won't finish a bachelor's in a 4 year contract.

[ShotOfWSC]

Don't plan on taking college courses anytime soon. First focus on leaning your job and getting your qualifications.

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