Cyber Warfare Technician

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Enlisted Sailors in the Navy Cryptology community analyze encrypted electronic communications, jam enemy radar signals, decipher information in foreign languages, and maintain state-of-the-art equipment and networks used to generate top-secret intel.

Responsibilities

Within Navy Cryptology, there are distinct focus areas that have their own training paths and job descriptions. Each CT role works under the oversight of Cryptologic Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required) – and potentially both.

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) – CTIs serve as experts in linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish) and deciphering information in other languages. Their responsibilities include :

• Collecting, analyzing, and exploiting foreign language communications of interest
• Transcribing, translating, and interpreting foreign language materials
• Providing cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy, Joint Force, national, and multinational needs

Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) – CTTs serve as experts in airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals. Their responsibilities include :

Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include :

Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Their responsibilities include :

Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include :

Work Environment

Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at overseas and stateside commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare. Duties may be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environment. CTs may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams under the supervision of Information Warfare Officers (four-year degree required) or Cyber Warfare Engineers (four-year degree required).

Training & Advancement

Upon completion of initial 7–9 week Recruit Training (Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to Pensacola, FL, or Monterey, CA, to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area. This consists of technical "A" School and possibly advanced "C" School or "F" School.

CTI training – Class "A" School is broken into two phases. Phase One at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA, ranges from 27 to 64 weeks. Phase Two is 12 weeks. Class "F" School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, CA.

CTT training – Class "A" School is approximately 17 weeks. Some CTTs attend a Class "C" School of about 26 weeks, located in Pensacola, FL.

CTN training – Class "A" School is 26 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

CTM training – Class "A" School is about 10 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

CTR training – Class "A" School is about 22 weeks in Pensacola, FL.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. Specialized training and work experience can lead to credentialing and opportunities in related fields.

To learn more about the training path for any focus area, locate a recruiter.

Education Opportunities

Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may continue your education through opportunities such as :

Qualifications & Requirements

A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. Some programs require specific requirements (e.g., SECF and NF). Contact a recruiter for details.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance. Interest in electronics and technology, good character, strong speaking, writing, and record-keeping skills, strong math aptitude, and the ability to perform highly detailed, highly classified work are expected. Specific qualifications vary by specialization; contact a recruiter for details.

General qualifications may vary depending on whether you're currently serving, have served before, or have never served before.

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