Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants for a role in Navy Cryptology. 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.
Their other responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and reporting on communication signals, utilizing computers and specialized equipment, and supporting the Information Dominance Corps to gain a deep understanding of adversaries and the battlespace during wartime.
Responsibilities
Within Navy Cryptology, there are distinct focus areas with their own training paths and job descriptions. Each Cryptologic Technician (CT) role operates under Cryptologic Warfare Officers or Cyber Warfare Engineers, often with four-year degree requirements.
Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) – Experts in linguistics (including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish) and deciphering information in other languages.
* Collect, analyze, and exploit foreign language communications of interest
* Transcribe, translate, and interpret foreign language materials
* Provide cultural and regional guidance in support of Navy, Joint Force, national, and multinational needs
Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT) – Experts in airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals.
* Operate electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment
* Operate systems that produce high-power jamming signals to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems
* Provide technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations
Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – Experts in communication network defense and forensics.
* Monitor, identify, collect, and analyze information
* Provide network risk mitigation and vulnerability assessments with incident response/reconstruction
* Develop network target access tools
* Conduct computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and DoD missions
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – Experts in maintenance of cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems.
* Install, test, troubleshoot, repair, or replace cryptologic networks, security systems, and related hardware
* Configure, monitor, and evaluate IO, IW, and IA operations
Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – Experts in intercepting signals.
* Analyze and report on communication signals using computers and related equipment
* Exploit signals of interest to identify, locate, and report threats
* Provide SIGINT and information warfare support to units
Work Environment
CTs perform duties worldwide at overseas and stateside commands, aboard ships, aircraft, and submarines, and with Naval Special Warfare. Duties may be in offices, labs, maintenance shops, secure spaces, or watch environments. You may work independently or as part of small teams under Information Warfare Officers or Cyber Warfare Engineers.
Training & Advancement
After completion of initial 7–9 week Recruit Training (Boot Camp), Cryptologic Technician recruits report to Pensacola, FL, or Monterey, CA for formal Navy schooling in their specialty. This includes technical “A” School and possibly advanced “C” or “F” Schools.
CTI training: Phase One at the Defense Language Institute (27–64 weeks); Phase Two is 12 weeks. Class “F” School is in Monterey, CA.
CTT training: Class “A” School ~17 weeks; some attendees may then attend Class “C” School (~26 weeks) in Pensacola, FL.
CTN training: Class “A” School ~26 weeks in Pensacola, FL.
CTM training: Class “A” School ~10 weeks in Pensacola, FL.
CTR training: Class “A” School ~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 occupational opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any focus area, locate a recruiter.
Education Opportunities
Navy training in intelligence can translate to credit hours toward bachelor’s or associate degrees through the American Council on Education. You may also continue education through programs such as:
* Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
* Post-9/11 GI Bill
Qualifications & Requirements
A four-year degree is not required to join the Navy electronics community. Specific requirements apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs; contact a recruiter for details. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Cryptologic Technicians must be U.S. citizens eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. Subtle preferences include interest in electronics and technology, strong character, good communication and record-keeping, math aptitude, and the ability to perform highly detailed, highly classified work. Qualifications vary by specialization; contact a recruiter for details.
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