More CTN Reserve Questions

Barbazu · 09-02-2016, 03:00 PM

CTT1, they rerated me to Personnel Specialist. I was really hoping for another intelligence rate, but those rates are packed right now. We have a ton of sailors here in holding awaiting orders. So, I wasn't too surprised when they offered me rates outside of intelligence. I took PS because I felt it best fit my skill set. Not exactly what I wanted, but it is what it is. I'm a reservist anyway. No matter what I picked I get to go home. I've been away from my family for almost 4 months, and frankly, I'm ready to see my wife and kids again. In two years I'll probably try to cross-rate into IS or possibly CTR if it's not overmanned by then. My roommate is CTR and it really seems like a badass rate. And, obviously, a little easier to get through than JCAC.

For those considering JCAC, don't let my experience scare you away. CTN is an amazing rate, and they do some really cool stuff. Just be ready to buckle down and work hard. It is doable. But I will say, don't expect to have a life outside of JCAC. That stuff drains the life out of you. Haha!

09-02-2016, 03:00 PM	#40
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	CTT1, they rerated me to Personnel Specialist. I was really hoping for another intelligence rate, but those rates are packed right now. We have a ton of sailors here in holding awaiting orders. So, I wasn't too surprised when they offered me rates outside of intelligence. I took PS because I felt it best fit my skill set. Not exactly what I wanted, but it is what it is. I'm a reservist anyway. No matter what I picked I get to go home. I've been away from my family for almost 4 months, and frankly, I'm ready to see my wife and kids again. In two years I'll probably try to cross-rate into IS or possibly CTR if it's not overmanned by then. My roommate is CTR and it really seems like a badass rate. And, obviously, a little easier to get through than JCAC. For those considering JCAC, don't let my experience scare you away. CTN is an amazing rate, and they do some really cool stuff. Just be ready to buckle down and work hard. It is doable. But I will say, don't expect to have a life outside of JCAC. That stuff drains the life out of you. Haha!