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More IT & ITS rating info stuff...
Information Systems Technician (IT) Information Systems Technician (ITS) - Subsurface Information Systems Technicians design, install, operate, and maintain state-of-the-art informations systems. This technology includes local and wide area networks, mainframe, mini and microcomputer systems and associated peripheral devices. They also write programs to handle the collection, manipulation and distribution of data for a wide variety of applications and requirements. They perform the functions of a computer system analyst, operate telecommunications sytems including automated networks and the full spectrum of data links and circuits. The Information Systems Technician (IT's) of the 21st century operates and maintains the Navy's global satellite telecommunications systems, mainframe computers, local and wide area networks, and micro-computer systems used in the fleet. Administrative support is also provided with the operation of automated equipment that keeps records of personnel training, disbursement, health, assignments and promotions within the Navy. They ensure the all-important communications link between units at sea and stations ashore. The duties performed by ITs include:
Information Systems Technicians usually work in a clean, air-conditioned electronic equipment space or computer room, and frequently perform their work as part of a team, but may work on individual projects. Their work is mostly mental analysis and problem solving. USN ITs are stationed primarily aboard USN deploying ships, Full Time Support (FTS) ITs are stationed aboard Naval Reserve Force (NRF) ships that deploy or conduct local operations. A-School (Job School) Information Great Lakes, IL --96 calendar days After "A" school, USN Information Systems Technicians are assigned to all types of ships and shore stations, and to communication stations in the United States and overseas. FTS Information Systems Technicians are assigned to NRF ships in CONUS. Upon completion of sea tours, FTS ITs will be assigned to reserve centers across the country including the heartland. While assigned to reserve centers FTS ITs will train and administer Selected Reserve Personnel. Security Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance, with Background Investigation (BI) required. Other Requirements
Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating
Note: Some overseas assignments count as sea tours. ** Note: Information Systems Technicians now includes former rating of Ctyptologic Technician-Communications (CTO)
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