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07-20-2015, 04:15 PM | #1 | |
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07-23-2015, 09:08 AM | #2 | |
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07-23-2015, 10:50 AM | #3 | |
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The reduction in rate bit is pretty common for priors coming back, but with the IDCRC (Reserve CTs) making a push into cyber, I can't imagine it would be difficult making rank again. It's not as hard to stand out in a reserve unit if your prior active and have some motivation. On the rate aspect, especially in the reserves, CTs cross pollinate quite a bit. Especially CTRs in terms of cyber/non-cyber work; they can go between easily. Currently for our cyber reservists we have a handful of CTTs, a couple CTRs, and a CTNSN. So just getting your foot in the door as a CT in the reserves can open that door up for you, and having that background will make you a strong candidate to fill that position. It sounds like you're more concerned with just being able to serve in that role rather than the rank and recognition aspect, so if that's the case I would say just push for the soonest available spot to get into the IDCRC. Once you're in, there's also the possibility of an RC-to-RC rate conversion. Which wanting to go into cyber and being qualified, shouldn't be a huge issue as a CT. /r CTT1 |
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07-23-2015, 10:55 AM | #4 |
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I just want to put this out there for the Deppers though.
The ECM is not somebody you need to be contacting. They're there for currently serving personnel or if there's some kind of problem that isn't getting worked out via the chain of command. They're not there to help deppers because there's nothing they can do for you with you not even being in the Navy yet. So DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT contact the ECM as a depper. Just some procedural advice in case anyone gets confused. I'd hate for someone to piss off their rate's senior enlisted sailor before they even get into the rate. /r CTT1 |
07-28-2015, 06:46 PM | #5 |
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Thanks CTT1 !
Sorry to keep buggin ya but if I could ask a few more Q's: As a CTM, would you know what type of ship I would most likely be going to? (is this just up in the air or are CTM's more likely to be sent to a specific ship) Also, just reading other forums and other Q&A sites I've come across people that have said to "avoid NIOC MD or Norfolk" and "Hawaii is where CTM's come to die/Hawaii is the blackhole" I know to take things with a grain of salt and maybe they've had bad experiences there but are you able to shed some light as to why they would say those things? EDIT: can CTM's be assigned to a sub as well? Last edited by SpootyPuff; 07-29-2015 at 09:08 AM. |
07-29-2015, 10:02 AM | #6 | |
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Subs: So CT's don't get directly assigned to subs like you would if you were part of the crew (what we call Ships Company). CTs go under the waves as part of what we call "Direct Support" aka DIRSUP. As a DIRSUP guy, you basically get sent to the boat when they need you for your part of the mission. It's great because you get to go to all kinds of different boats, but kind of shitty sometimes because you're not part of the crew and sometimes they'll give you a hard time for being a "rider" (someone who's there but isn't a full time crew member). CTMs have various NECs that get them onboard subs as technicians for the spooky gear. So yes, in short it's totally doable to do subs as a CTM. Submarine duty is volunteer only, so if that's your plan then make it known immediately at A-school that's where you wanna go and hopefully they can track down a spot for you. /r CTT1 |
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08-20-2015, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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CTT1,
Just spoke to a recruiter today and was told that there are 44 reservations for CTN (reserves). No reservations for the PRISE-R program though. Meaning, I can utilize the DPEP and have CTN school tailored to what I have little to no experience in (i.e. programming) and bypass what I do have experience in. Best of all, I'll be able to take the exam for CTN2 prior to going to school. <<I thought that was weird but it's what normally happens. If all goes well, I'll be drilling down in Maryland. My only concern now is the clearance aspect. I was unemployed for a month and got behind in rent for the first time ever. I'm working on knocking out my debt (which isn't large) right now. Hopefully that doesn't hurt me. |
08-20-2015, 01:34 PM | #8 |
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hehehe.. I'm one of those 44. =)
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08-20-2015, 02:48 PM | #9 |
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Wow, that's 10 years after I graduated from boot lol. Enjoy Great Lakes in January.
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08-20-2015, 03:33 PM | #10 | |
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I'm a little curious how you can take the CTN2 exam without being a CTN yet... But I'll let that flush itself out haha Some of those programs can be a little out of process anyway. The investigators are going to look more for maturity than they are at dollar amounts. So keep your bills up to date, keep good records, and have payment plans for whatever debt you owe. If those are your only issues then you should be fine. Looks like things are going in a good direction and I'll be excited to welcome you into the IDC force when you get there! As always, hit me up as needed for whatever. /r CTT1 Last edited by FlyNavy; 08-21-2015 at 07:44 AM. |
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