I spent the day with students and instructors in the cryptologic school CT for short. Believe me, it's as cool as it sounds and the training you get is intense and hard but helps protect our troops on the ground and all of us at home. There are several flavors of cryptologic school :. As a result, they cannot discuss much of what they do to anyone outside of the community. The term "family" was used repeatedly to describe the community.
As students discover the unique capabilities of their new roles, beginning with their first classified lesson, they start to share the quiet pride displayed by each of the instructors.
By their 2nd week in C school, every single CT knows things that will be classified from the American public for decades to come.
Students, some of just out of high school, spoke of the complications of secrecy and the transition for family members who can't help but ask, "What did you learn in class today?
But even these couples can't discuss the specifics of their work at the end of the day as clearance is often specialized, and classified information can only be discussed in secure environments. Just about every student we spoke to who enlisted to become a CT or IT was told next to nothing about the job by their recruiters "because everything they do is top secret.
This is a bonus when you are deployed in some of the hot places we work around the world. Sailors I spoke to talked about an inclusive environment that welcomes recruits of different backgrounds, education levels, professions, and academic disciplines.
Free medical and dental. Access to subsidised equipment on base. Subsidised food on base. Sponsored tertiary study programmes at all levels. Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry. Be free of any criminal convictions. Must pass the Navy swim test, conducted wearing overalls and gym shoes: Swim of 50 metres and, on completion, Remain afloat unaided by treading water for three minutes.
You must be medically fit for service. Colour perception restrictions may apply. There may be a return of service period for this trade. Ready to start your Navy career? Other jobs you might like You can also browse jobs by specialisation to narrow down your search, or find your ideal fit with the Passion Finder tool. Back to top. It is mostly mental, involving foreign language materials. CTIs may be assigned to temporary duty aboard Navy aircraft. Additionally, male CTI members may be assigned to duties aboard a Navy submarine.
Other Requirements. Note: Advancement promotion opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a rating's manning level i. Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. They brief operational commanders when ashore and at sea. Cryptologic technicians have the possibility of a three-year tour of duty aboard a ship whose home port in Virginia, Florida, California, Washington, Hawaii, or Japan.
Cryptology is conducted indoors, whether ashore at a base, or aboard a ship, submarine, or aircraft. They'll be closely supervised and have frequent contact and coordination with colleagues; this isn't a solitary job by any means. Recruits must be able to qualify for a top-secret security clearance, and a Single Scope Background Investigation will be required. CTRs need to have normal hearing and be U. Their immediate family members must also be U. Former members of the Peace Corps are not eligible for this rating, and candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent.
Recruits for this rating need an interest in electronics and good moral character as determined by the Navy. There are several other specialties within the cryptology technician field.
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