Prepping for the CTN "A"/"C" school

[Rickblaine22]

First of all, whoever said CTNs are Navy hackers...it is a big misrepresentation. CTNs don't hack anything. I know because I am a CTN2 (and also for those who don't think you can do it, I made 2nd class in less than 18 months). Seriously...stop saying that you hack because you don't. They teach you BASIC computer vulnerabilities and you do SOME exploiting but that is not what you will be doing. A very small percentage of CTNs actually become operators where they DO hack, and that is not even a CTN specific billet.

All I can say about your school in Corry is to take it seriously. Its intense but not impossible. I saw some really dumb people skate by and their reputations as dirt bags followed them to their commands. I also saw people who didn't even know how to turn on a computer pass who are good sailors (I am stationed with them now). That school is a golden opportunity for those of you who have signed on to be CTNs. You won't get training like that in any other job.

I understand the need for information and wanting to know all you can before you go, but your experience will be different from anyone else's. Just calm down and let it happen.

Also, don't count on anyone in Great Lakes knowing ANYTHING about what CTNs do. Sometimes your RDCs or your other instructors will have Q&A and I used to hate it that one or two idiots would ask about their rates. Don't even ask.

[ALJW2015]

Originally Posted by Rickblaine22

First of all, whoever said CTNs are Navy hackers...it is a big misrepresentation. CTNs don't hack anything. I know because I am a CTN2 (and also for those who don't think you can do it, I made 2nd class in less than 18 months). Seriously...stop saying that you hack because you don't. They teach you BASIC computer vulnerabilities and you do SOME exploiting but that is not what you will be doing. A very small percentage of CTNs actually become operators where they DO hack, and that is not even a CTN specific billet.

All I can say about your school in Corry is to take it seriously. Its intense but not impossible. I saw some really dumb people skate by and their reputations as dirt bags followed them to their commands. I also saw people who didn't even know how to turn on a computer pass who are good sailors (I am stationed with them now). That school is a golden opportunity for those of you who have signed on to be CTNs. You won't get training like that in any other job.

I understand the need for information and wanting to know all you can before you go, but your experience will be different from anyone else's. Just calm down and let it happen.

Also, don't count on anyone in Great Lakes knowing ANYTHING about what CTNs do. Sometimes your RDCs or your other instructors will have Q&A and I used to hate it that one or two idiots would ask about their rates. Don't even ask.

Can you clarify on where CTNs go after "A"/"C" School? I know there are 7 places but where are the best places to get stationed. I'm really interested in Maryland, DC, or Virginia.

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by ALJW2015

Can you clarify on where CTNs go after "A"/"C" School? I know there are 7 places but where are the best places to get stationed. I'm really interested in Maryland, DC, or Virginia.

We can't talk about what personnel go where to do what. CT's work highly classified missions, so this kind of information isn't something we can discuss here. You'll find out everything you need to know waaaay before you get to your final command while you're at Corry Station.

As far as best places, they each have their pluses and minuses. Personally I'd like Hawaii, but some folks don't like island life so they would prefer Georgia or something. It's all just personal preference.


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CTT1

[ALJW2015]

Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

We can't talk about what personnel go where to do what. CT's work highly classified missions, so this kind of information isn't something we can discuss here. You'll find out everything you need to know waaaay before you get to your final command while you're at Corry Station.

As far as best places, they each have their pluses and minuses. Personally I'd like Hawaii, but some folks don't like island life so they would prefer Georgia or something. It's all just personal preference.


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CTT1

Ok. Thanks. That answered one of my other questions about when we find out where we go.

[ALJW2015]

I realize that during "A" school I'll be studying like no tomorrow but do you get any leisure time at all to workout or anything of that nature?

[AlphaWolf]

Originally Posted by ALJW2015

I realize that during "A" school I'll be studying like no tomorrow but do you get any leisure time at all to workout or anything of that nature?

I like this question. To add, does anyone have typical daily class hours? How many times a week you do PT?

As a Corpsman conversion that almost went Marine Recon, I enjoy swimming laps now almost as much as I did running before injuring myself.

For aviation training, we were in schoolhouse from 8 AM to 4 PM, but I too am worried I'll have little time for PT. If we have time for PT, it would be great to know that.

[radar]

Originally Posted by ALJW2015

I realize that during "A" school I'll be studying like no tomorrow but do you get any leisure time at all to workout or anything of that nature?

Originally Posted by AlphaWolf

I like this question. To add, does anyone have typical daily class hours? How many times a week you do PT?

As a Corpsman conversion that almost went Marine Recon, I enjoy swimming laps now almost as much as I did running before injuring myself.

For aviation training, we were in schoolhouse from 8 AM to 4 PM, but I too am worried I'll have little time for PT. If we have time for PT, it would be great to know that.

The typical school day is 7 hours (+2 if you're in mando/volo study), so you'll have plenty of time to do whatever else you need to.