Navy

Analyze encrypted communications, operate and maintain cryptologic equipment, and support Navy intelligence and information warfare operations. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, interest in electronics and technology, and good communication and math skills. | ABOUT 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, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, and video display terminals - Serving as an important part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and develop unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime 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: - Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment - Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems - Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include: - Monitoring, identifying, collecting, and analyzing information - Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction - Providing network target access tool development - Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Their responsibilities include: - Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems - Configuring, monitoring, and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems, and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include: - Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals, and electronic/magnetic tape recorders - Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate, and report worldwide threats - Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare units WORK ENVIRONMENT Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare – generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloat. Duties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environment. As a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams – ultimately 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 (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptology. 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 takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class “F” School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, Calif. CTT training – Class “A” School is approximately 17 weeks long. After “A” school, some CTTs will attend a Class “C” School that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located in Pensacola, Fla. CTN training – Class “A” School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTM training – Class “A” School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTR training – Class “A” School is approximately 22 weeks long. The school is located in Pensacola, Fla. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following: - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. There are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact a recruiter for details. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing, and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude for math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for details. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. About the Company: Navy

Operate, maintain, and repair advanced submarine electronics systems including sonar, weapons, navigation, and communications. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for security clearance, and completion of Navy training programs. | ABOUT The most secretive of Navy vessels, a submarine requires a select community of specially trained professionals to operate its classified, highly advanced hardware. The Sailors in the Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF) work with a submarine’s sonar, weapons, communications, and navigation systems. The training is rigorous, and the career opportunities are equally impressive. RESPONSIBILITIES Within Submarine Electronics, there are four distinct focus areas that have their own training paths and job descriptions. Fire Control Technician (FT) FTs operate, test, and maintain submarine combat control systems. They participate in weapons handling functions and operate and maintain non-tactical computer systems and peripherals. They are responsible for a huge array of weapons, including torpedoes, Tomahawk® cruise missiles, and nuclear ballistic missiles capable of reaching anywhere in the world. Sonar Technician, Submarine (STS) STSs specialize in underwater acoustic technologies. They operate a submarine’s sonar, oceanographic equipment, and auxiliary sonar to conduct underwater surveillance, collect scientific data, and track enemy targets. They also perform maintenance on the highly sensitive, highly classified sonar hardware. Electronics Technician (ET/RF AND ET/NAV) ETs focus on installing, administering, and maintaining onboard communications and navigation systems. ET/RFs work with and maintain submarine radio communication equipment, systems, and programs (including submarine LAN systems). ET/NAVs specialize in submarine navigation and radio equipment, systems, and programs. There are also electronics careers that require advanced nuclear training and involve working with nuclear reactor control, propulsion, and power generation on Navy nuclear-powered submarines or aircraft carriers. WORK ENVIRONMENT As a Navy Submarine electronics specialist, you may serve at sea or ashore, operating and repairing systems and equipment on Navy submarines at bases, ports of call, or while underway in undisclosed ocean waters. Since deployments are secret and stealthy, your time on a submarine may last for several months, sometimes with little or no time on the surface. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Upon completion of initial 7–9 week Recruit Training (Boot Camp), those pursuing positions in the Navy submarine electronics field report to Basic Enlisted Submarine School in Groton, CT, for 4 weeks of instruction in basic submarine systems. From there, Sailors attend “A” School in Groton, CT, to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area. This includes extensive training in electricity, electronics, computers, digital systems, fiber optics, and electronics repair. “A” School for FTs – This 27- to 33-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electronics, mathematics, and computer theory to support the operation and basic maintenance of submarine weapons control systems. Further training may be received at a “C” School that covers advanced maintenance, Tomahawk® Land-Attack Missile (TLAM) Strike, and both computer and computer language skills. “A” School for STSs – This 18-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electrical skills, electronics, computers, and sonar fundamentals. Further training may be received at a “C” School for advanced maintenance on specific equipment as well as Advanced Oceanography and Acoustic Intelligence Analysis. “A” School for ETs (ET/RF and ET/NAV) – This nine-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electricity, electronics, and technical computer skills. This is followed by a 14–28-week course – in Groton, CT; Kings Bay, GA; or Bangor, WA – providing further training specific to communications (ET/RF) or navigation (ET/NAV), along with assignment to a fast attack or ballistic missile submarine. Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program To learn more about the additional training for nuclear-trained ETs, refer to the Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program section on the nuclear operations page. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. Specialized training received and work experience gained can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy technical and operational training in submarine electronics can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities such as: • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Submarine Electronics field in the Navy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. General qualifications may vary based on whether you’re currently serving, have served before, or have never served. About the Company: Navy

Provide emergency and advanced medical care to military personnel in diverse and challenging environments including field, hospital, and specialized operations. | U.S. citizenship, high school diploma or equivalent, normal color vision, vision correctable to 20/20, security clearance eligibility, physical fitness standards, and ability to perform demanding medical and combat tasks. | ABOUT Medical emergencies happen, and we need people who can take charge when they do. Whether you’re in a hospital or clinical setting, on a ship or submarine, or out in the field alongside fellow Sailors or Marines, you will use advanced medical training to save lives. The bravest fighters in the world put their lives in your hands. And it’s your job to ensure they have the care they need. RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital Corpsmen (HM) • Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines, and other military personnel injured in the field • Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays, and operate X-ray equipment • Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery • Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids • Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research, and perform clinical tests Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) Those in the Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field go beyond the duties of Hospital Corpsmen, working in austere and challenging environments while saving lives. Each of the three classifications has its own responsibilities: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN (SARC) • Provide advanced medical care and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces, and Special Operations Command personnel • Engage as a team member in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, irregular and unconventional warfare SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (SMT) • Rescue patients and deliver emergency care from the back of a helicopter • Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC) for routine illness and emergent patients • Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuation (TECEVAC), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation DEEP SEA DIVING MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (DMT) • Provide basic medicine and assist medical officers in prevention and treatment of diving-related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving, and hyperbaric conditions • Operate, test, and repair all USN diving equipment • Perform underwater inspections, harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches, rescue personnel, engage in special warfare, and small boat operations • Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems WORK ENVIRONMENT In medical support, you have the most diverse range of work environments in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all over the world—and far out of your comfort zone. Hospital Corpsman (HM) As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean, or a submarine in the depths of the sea. You will work alongside Navy nurses and other medical professionals to be trained as a skilled first responder, whether your skills are needed bedside or in the field. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) If you choose to go the Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field route, you will work in extreme and sometimes dangerous conditions. From deep sea diving to combat missions to flying up in MH-60 Romeo helicopters, you will train outside the realm of conventional military forces to prepare for any mission. You may work independently or under supervision in this program. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Hospital Corpsman (HM) After you attend Boot Camp, you’ll report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend “A” school for 14 weeks. Here, you’ll develop a working knowledge of basic principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures in preparation for your first assignment. Throughout your career, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain advanced medical skills from radiology, to physical therapy, to dental care, to heart surgery. These skills will be necessary to maintain the physical health, and on occasion, save the lives of Sailors and Marines across the fleet. You could even deploy overseas with the Marines as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, which requires specialty training. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) After Boot Camp, you’ll report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend “A” school for 14 weeks. Here, you’ll develop a working knowledge of basic principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures. After Corpsman “A” School, HM-ATF candidates track to one of three advanced training paths: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN PIPELINE (121 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to basic reconnaissance, airborne operations, combatant diving, demolitions, clinical diagnostics, advanced paramedical skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), basic surgical anesthesia, basic veterinary medicine, and basic dental exams SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECH PIPELINE (27 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to advanced fluid resuscitation, administration and management of Advanced Life Support medications, use of emergency medical equipment, rescue and recovery devices, and patient handling MEDICAL DEEP SEA DIVING TECH PIPELINE (28 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to diving physics, scuba and surface-supplied air diving, recognition and treatment of diving-related illnesses Automatic promotion opportunities are available but are competitive and based on completion of the pipeline. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. Post-Service Opportunities There’s no better way to begin a successful career in healthcare than by serving in the medical support division of America’s Navy. You’ll receive training in everything from surgery to radiology, physical therapy to respiratory medicine, and more. Beyond this, you’ll have many opportunities to get the hands-on experience and credentials medical assistants require in the civilian world. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the field of medical support can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may continue your education through: • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. Any illegal involvement with drugs may be disqualifying. Hospital Corpsman (HM) To become a Hospital Corpsman you must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, normal color perception, vision correctable to 20/20, and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) If you go the Hospital Corpsman Technical Field route, you must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, normal color perception, vision correctable to 20/20, and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. Additionally, you should: • Be 28 years or younger • Agree to a minimum 6-year enlistment obligation • Undergo a Physical Screening Test (PST) and meet the following minimum standards: • Swim: 12:30 (1.5 miles) • Sit-ups: 50 • Push-ups: 50 • Pull-ups: 10 • Run: 10:30 (500 yd / 450m) • Meet standards for Student Naval Aviator (SNA) • Have the intelligence, maturity, and ability to carry out the physical demands of combat while simultaneously learning medical procedures and methodologies • Have good communication skills, writing and arithmetic ability, manual dexterity, and a good memory • Have a sincere interest in providing general health care • Be resourceful, dependable, and trustworthy About the Company: Navy

Plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain Naval networks and systems to support Navy operations and business processes. | Requires a four-year technical degree, U.S. citizenship, willingness to serve worldwide, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance, and sea duty qualification. | ABOUT Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America’s Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment are key to these efforts. Their responsibilities include: • Mapping out the network platforms of the future • Ensuring the effectiveness of the Navy technologies • Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control, and space systems • Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime RESPONSIBILITIES As an IP, you are among those who plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain the Naval network and the systems that support Navy operations and business processes. This role may include: • Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic, and business advantages afloat and ashore • Driving interoperability with joint, allied, and coalition partners • Building professional excellence through education, training, certification, and milestone qualifications • Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques, and a culture of innovation • Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians – Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology WORK ENVIRONMENT Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include: • Being part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea • Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours • Serving on major Navy and joint staffs • Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I. Upon completion, they typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, Fla., before or during their initial assignment. IPs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professionals can advance their education by: • Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC) • Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master’s degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science, or modeling and simulation. There’s also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoD certifications, federal executive fellowships, and information assurance scholarships and internships. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to work as an Information Professional. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of the following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or General Engineering. All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. About the Company: Navy

Provide emergency medical and dental care, assist in surgeries, administer preventive care, maintain patient records, and operate in diverse and challenging environments. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, physical fitness standards, security clearance eligibility, and willingness to enlist for a minimum of 6 years. | ABOUT Medical emergencies happen, and we need people who can take charge when they do. Whether you’re in a hospital or clinical setting, on a ship or submarine, or out in the field alongside fellow Sailors or Marines, you will use advanced medical training to save lives. The bravest fighters in the world put their lives in your hands. And it’s your job to ensure they have the care they need. RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital Corpsmen (HM) • Perform emergency medical treatment on SEALs, Seabees, Marines, and other military personnel injured in the field • Perform emergency dental treatment as well as construct dental crowns and bridges, process dental X-rays, and operate X-ray equipment • Serve as an operating room technician for general and specialized surgery • Help administer a wide range of preventive care and medications, including immunizations and intravenous fluids • Maintain patient treatment records, conduct research, and perform clinical tests Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) Those in the Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field go beyond the duties of Hospital Corpsmen, working in austere and challenging environments while saving lives. Each of the three classifications has its own responsibilities: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN (SARC) • Provide advanced medical care and operational services for Marine Reconnaissance, USMC Special Operations Forces, and Special Operations Command personnel • Engage as a team member in direct action, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, irregular and unconventional warfare SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (SMT) • Rescue patients and deliver emergency care from the back of a helicopter • Perform aircrew duties and En Route Care (ERC) for routine illness and emergent patients • Support Search and Rescue (SAR), tactical evacuation (TECEVAC), Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) for Navy and Marine Corps Aviation DEEP SEA DIVING MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (DMT) • Provide basic medicine and assist medical officers in prevention and treatment of diving-related illnesses, injuries associated with deep sea diving, and hyperbaric conditions • Operate, test, and repair all USN diving equipment • Perform underwater inspections, harbor/port/ship security inspections, conduct ordnance searches, rescue personnel, engage in special warfare, and small boat operations • Operate Swimmer Delivery Vehicle Dry-Deck Shelter system and submarine Lock-in/Lock-out systems WORK ENVIRONMENT In medical support, you have the most diverse range of work environments in the Navy. Your job will likely take you all over the world—and far out of your comfort zone. Hospital Corpsman (HM) As a Hospital Corpsman, you could be assigned to a Navy medical treatment facility, like an on-base hospital or clinic. You could also work on an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean, or a submarine in the depths of the sea. You will work alongside Navy nurses and other medical professionals to be trained as a skilled first responder, whether your skills are needed bedside or in the field. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) If you choose to go the Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field route, you will work in extreme and sometimes dangerous conditions. From deep sea diving to combat missions to flying up in MH-60 Romeo helicopters, you will train outside the realm of conventional military forces to prepare for any mission. You may work independently or under supervision in this program. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Hospital Corpsman (HM) After you attend Boot Camp, you’ll report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend “A” school for 14 weeks. Here, you’ll develop a working knowledge of basic principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures in preparation for your first assignment. Throughout your career, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain advanced medical skills from radiology, to physical therapy, to dental care, to heart surgery. These skills will be necessary to maintain the physical health, and on occasion, save the lives of Sailors and Marines across the fleet. You could even deploy overseas with the Marines as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman, which requires specialty training. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) After Boot Camp, you’ll report to Fort Sam Houston, TX to attend “A” school for 14 weeks. Here, you’ll develop a working knowledge of basic principles and techniques of patient care and first aid procedures. After Corpsman “A” School, HM-ATF candidates track to one of three advanced training paths: SPECIAL AMPHIBIOUS RECONNAISSANCE CORPSMAN PIPELINE (121 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to basic reconnaissance, airborne operations, combatant diving, demolitions, clinical diagnostics, advanced paramedical skills, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), basic surgical anesthesia, basic veterinary medicine, and basic dental exams SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECH PIPELINE (27 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to advanced fluid resuscitation, administration and management of Advanced Life Support medications, use of emergency medical equipment, rescue and recovery devices, and patient handling MEDICAL DEEP SEA DIVING TECH PIPELINE (28 WEEKS LONG) • Areas of training include but are not limited to diving physics, scuba and surface-supplied air diving, recognition and treatment of diving-related illnesses Automatic promotion opportunities are available but are competitive and based on completion of the pipeline. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. Post-Service Opportunities There’s no better way to begin a successful career in healthcare than by serving in the medical support division of America’s Navy. You’ll receive training in everything from surgery to radiology, physical therapy to respiratory medicine, and more. Beyond this, you’ll have many opportunities to get the hands-on experience and credentials medical assistants require in the civilian world. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the field of medical support can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may continue your education through: • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. Any illegal involvement with drugs may be disqualifying. Hospital Corpsman (HM) To become a Hospital Corpsman you must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, normal color perception, vision correctable to 20/20, and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. Hospital Corpsman Advanced Technical Field (HM-ATF) If you go the Hospital Corpsman Technical Field route, you must have U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, normal color perception, vision correctable to 20/20, and meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. Additionally, you should: • Be 28 years or younger • Agree to a minimum 6-year enlistment obligation • Undergo a Physical Screening Test (PST) and meet the following minimum standards: • Swim: 12:30 (1.5 miles) • Sit-ups: 50 • Push-ups: 50 • Pull-ups: 10 • Run: 10:30 (500 yd / 450m) • Meet standards for Student Naval Aviator (SNA) • Have the intelligence, maturity, and ability to carry out the physical demands of combat while simultaneously learning medical procedures and methodologies • Have good communication skills, writing and arithmetic ability, manual dexterity, and a good memory • Have a sincere interest in providing general health care • Be resourceful, dependable, and trustworthy About the Company: Navy

Plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain Naval networks and systems, lead network warfare missions, and oversee enlisted IT specialists. | Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, U.S. citizenship, willingness for worldwide service, Top Secret/SCI clearance eligibility, and sea duty qualification. | ABOUT Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America’s Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment are key to these efforts. Their responsibilities include: • Mapping out the network platforms of the future • Ensuring the effectiveness of the Navy technologies • Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control, and space systems • Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime RESPONSIBILITIES As an IP, you are among those who plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain the Naval network and the systems that support Navy operations and business processes. This role may include: • Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic, and business advantages afloat and ashore • Driving interoperability with joint, allied, and coalition partners • Building professional excellence through education, training, certification, and milestone qualifications • Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques, and a culture of innovation • Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians – Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology WORK ENVIRONMENT Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include: • Being part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea • Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours • Serving on major Navy and joint staffs • Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I. Upon completion, they typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, Fla., before or during their initial assignment. IPs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professionals can advance their education by: • Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC) • Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master’s degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science, or modeling and simulation. There’s also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoD certifications, federal executive fellowships, and information assurance scholarships and internships. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to work as an Information Professional. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of the following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or General Engineering. All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. About the Company: Navy

Operate, maintain, and repair submarine electronics systems including sonar, weapons, communications, and navigation equipment. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for security clearance, and willingness to complete rigorous Navy training. | ABOUT The most secretive of Navy vessels, a submarine requires a select community of specially trained professionals to operate its classified, highly advanced hardware. The Sailors in the Submarine Electronics Computer Field (SECF) work with a submarine’s sonar, weapons, communications, and navigation systems. The training is rigorous, and the career opportunities are equally impressive. RESPONSIBILITIES Within Submarine Electronics, there are four distinct focus areas that have their own training paths and job descriptions. Fire Control Technician (FT) FTs operate, test, and maintain submarine combat control systems. They participate in weapons handling functions and operate and maintain non-tactical computer systems and peripherals. They are responsible for a huge array of weapons, including torpedoes, Tomahawk® cruise missiles, and nuclear ballistic missiles capable of reaching anywhere in the world. Sonar Technician, Submarine (STS) STSs specialize in underwater acoustic technologies. They operate a submarine’s sonar, oceanographic equipment, and auxiliary sonar to conduct underwater surveillance, collect scientific data, and track enemy targets. They also perform maintenance on the highly sensitive, highly classified sonar hardware. Electronics Technician (ET/RF AND ET/NAV) ETs focus on installing, administering, and maintaining onboard communications and navigation systems. ET/RFs work with and maintain submarine radio communication equipment, systems, and programs (including submarine LAN systems). ET/NAVs specialize in submarine navigation and radio equipment, systems, and programs. There are also electronics careers that require advanced nuclear training and involve working with nuclear reactor control, propulsion, and power generation on Navy nuclear-powered submarines or aircraft carriers. WORK ENVIRONMENT As a Navy Submarine electronics specialist, you may serve at sea or ashore, operating and repairing systems and equipment on Navy submarines at bases, ports of call, or while underway in undisclosed ocean waters. Since deployments are secret and stealthy, your time on a submarine may last for several months, sometimes with little or no time on the surface. TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Upon completion of initial 7–9 week Recruit Training (Boot Camp), those pursuing positions in the Navy submarine electronics field report to Basic Enlisted Submarine School in Groton, CT, for 4 weeks of instruction in basic submarine systems. From there, Sailors attend “A” School in Groton, CT, to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area. This includes extensive training in electricity, electronics, computers, digital systems, fiber optics, and electronics repair. “A” School for FTs – This 27- to 33-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electronics, mathematics, and computer theory to support the operation and basic maintenance of submarine weapons control systems. Further training may be received at a “C” School that covers advanced maintenance, Tomahawk® Land-Attack Missile (TLAM) Strike, and both computer and computer language skills. “A” School for STSs – This 18-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electrical skills, electronics, computers, and sonar fundamentals. Further training may be received at a “C” School for advanced maintenance on specific equipment as well as Advanced Oceanography and Acoustic Intelligence Analysis. “A” School for ETs (ET/RF and ET/NAV) – This nine-week course in Groton, CT, provides knowledge of electricity, electronics, and technical computer skills. This is followed by a 14–28-week course – in Groton, CT; Kings Bay, GA; or Bangor, WA – providing further training specific to communications (ET/RF) or navigation (ET/NAV), along with assignment to a fast attack or ballistic missile submarine. Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program To learn more about the additional training for nuclear-trained ETs, refer to the Navy Nuclear Field (NF) Program section on the nuclear operations page. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. Specialized training received and work experience gained can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy technical and operational training in submarine electronics can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities such as: • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the Submarine Electronics field in the Navy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance. General qualifications may vary based on whether you’re currently serving, have served before, or have never served. About the Company: Navy

Plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain Naval network systems and lead network warfare missions to support Navy operations. | Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance, willingness for worldwide service, and sea duty qualification. | ABOUT Effective, secure communication in the cyber domain is essential to the everyday operations of military intelligence in America’s Navy. Information Professionals who oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment are key to these efforts. Their responsibilities include: • Mapping out the network platforms of the future • Ensuring the effectiveness of the Navy technologies • Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control, and space systems • Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and developing unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime RESPONSIBILITIES As an IP, you are among those who plan, acquire, secure, operate, and maintain the Naval network and the systems that support Navy operations and business processes. This role may include: • Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic, and business advantages afloat and ashore • Driving interoperability with joint, allied, and coalition partners • Building professional excellence through education, training, certification, and milestone qualifications • Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques, and a culture of innovation • Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians – Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology WORK ENVIRONMENT Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include: • Being part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea • Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours • Serving on major Navy and joint staffs • Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, R.I. Upon completion, they typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, Fla., before or during their initial assignment. IPs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professionals can advance their education by: • Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC) • Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master’s degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science, or modeling and simulation. There’s also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoD certifications, federal executive fellowships, and information assurance scholarships and internships. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is required to work as an Information Professional. Candidates seeking an Officer position in this community must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of the following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or General Engineering. All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance, and qualified for sea duty. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. About the Company: Navy

Analyze encrypted communications, operate and maintain cryptologic equipment, and provide intelligence support in various specialized cryptologic roles. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret clearance, interest in electronics and technology, and aptitude for detail-oriented classified work. | ABOUT 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, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, and video display terminals - Serving as an important part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and develop unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime 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: - Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment - Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems - Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include: - Monitoring, identifying, collecting, and analyzing information - Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction - Providing network target access tool development - Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Their responsibilities include: - Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems - Configuring, monitoring, and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems, and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include: - Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals, and electronic/magnetic tape recorders - Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate, and report worldwide threats - Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare units WORK ENVIRONMENT Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare – generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloat. Duties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environment. As a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams – ultimately 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 (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptology. 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 takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class “F” School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, Calif. CTT training – Class “A” School is approximately 17 weeks long. After “A” school, some CTTs will attend a Class “C” School that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located in Pensacola, Fla. CTN training – Class “A” School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTM training – Class “A” School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTR training – Class “A” School is approximately 22 weeks long. The school is located in Pensacola, Fla. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following: - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. There are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact a recruiter for details. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing, and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude for math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for details. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. Skills: Analysis Skills, Antenna, Arabic Language, Click Through Rate (CTR), Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Networks, Computer Operations, Computer Security, Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), Computer Terminals, Cryptography, Cyber Warfare, Detail Oriented, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Farsi Language, Forensic Science, Incident Response, Information Warfare (IW), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intel Product Family, International Operations, JAM (JYACC Application Manager), Korean Language, Language Interpreter, Linguistics, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Multilingual, Network Administration/Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Systems, Operating Systems, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Physical Security, Preventative Maintenance, Risk Management, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Spanish Language, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Testing, Tuition Fees, Typesetting About the Company: Navy

Analyze encrypted communications, operate cryptologic equipment, and provide signals intelligence and network defense support in various Navy environments. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret clearance, interest in electronics and technology, and specialized training in cryptology. | ABOUT 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, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, and video display terminals - Serving as an important part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and develop unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime 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: - Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment - Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems - Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include: - Monitoring, identifying, collecting, and analyzing information - Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction - Providing network target access tool development - Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Their responsibilities include: - Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems - Configuring, monitoring, and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems, and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include: - Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals, and electronic/magnetic tape recorders - Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate, and report worldwide threats - Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare units WORK ENVIRONMENT Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare – generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloat. Duties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environment. As a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams – ultimately 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 (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptology. 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 takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class “F” School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, Calif. CTT training – Class “A” School is approximately 17 weeks long. After “A” school, some CTTs will attend a Class “C” School that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located in Pensacola, Fla. CTN training – Class “A” School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTM training – Class “A” School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTR training – Class “A” School is approximately 22 weeks long. The school is located in Pensacola, Fla. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following: - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. There are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact a recruiter for details. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing, and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude for math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for details. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. Skills: Analysis Skills, Antenna, Arabic Language, Click Through Rate (CTR), Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Networks, Computer Operations, Computer Security, Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), Computer Terminals, Cryptography, Cyber Warfare, Detail Oriented, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Farsi Language, Forensic Science, Incident Response, Information Warfare (IW), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intel Product Family, International Operations, JAM (JYACC Application Manager), Korean Language, Language Interpreter, Linguistics, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Multilingual, Network Administration/Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Systems, Operating Systems, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Physical Security, Preventative Maintenance, Risk Management, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Spanish Language, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Testing, Tuition Fees, Typesetting About the Company: Navy

Analyze encrypted communications, operate cryptologic equipment, and provide signals intelligence and network defense support in various Navy environments. | High school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, eligibility for Top Secret clearance, interest in electronics and technology, and specialized training in cryptology. | ABOUT 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, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, and video display terminals - Serving as an important part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries and develop unmatched knowledge of the battlespace during wartime 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: - Operating electronic intelligence-receiving and direction-finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment - Operating systems that produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar-guided weapons systems - Providing technical and tactical guidance in support of surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare operations Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) – CTNs serve as experts in communication network defense and forensics. Their responsibilities include: - Monitoring, identifying, collecting, and analyzing information - Providing computer network risk mitigation and network vulnerability assessments and incident response/reconstruction - Providing network target access tool development - Conducting computer network operations worldwide in support of Navy and Department of Defense missions Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) – CTMs serve as experts in the preventive and corrective maintenance of sophisticated cryptologic equipment, networks, and systems. Their responsibilities include: - Installing, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing cryptologic networks, physical security systems, electronic equipment, antennas, personal computers, auxiliary equipment, digital and optical interfaces, and data systems - Configuring, monitoring, and evaluating Information Operations (IO), Information Warfare (IW) systems, and Information Assurance (IA) operations Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR) – CTRs serve as experts in intercepting signals. Their responsibilities include: - Analyzing and reporting on communication signals using computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals, and electronic/magnetic tape recorders - Exploiting signals of interest to identify, locate, and report worldwide threats - Providing tactical and strategic signals intelligence, technical guidance, and information warfare support to surface, subsurface, air, and special warfare units WORK ENVIRONMENT Cryptologic Technicians perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands; aboard surface ships, aircraft, and submarines; and with Naval Special Warfare – generally dividing time between assignments ashore and afloat. Duties could be performed in an office setting, lab-type setting, specialized maintenance shop, secure space, or watch environment. As a CT, you may work independently or as part of small, coordinated teams – ultimately 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 (known as Boot Camp), those pursuing a Cryptologic Technician role report to either Pensacola, Fla., or Monterey, Calif., to receive formal Navy schooling in their specialty area within the field of cryptology. 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 takes place at the Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif., and is anywhere from 27 to 64 weeks long. Phase Two is 12 weeks long. Class “F” School is conducted at the Regional Center for Excellence in Monterey, Calif. CTT training – Class “A” School is approximately 17 weeks long. After “A” school, some CTTs will attend a Class “C” School that is approximately 26 weeks in duration. The schools are located in Pensacola, Fla. CTN training – Class “A” School is 26 weeks long and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTM training – Class “A” School is approximately 10 weeks in duration and located in Pensacola, Fla. CTR training – Class “A” School is approximately 22 weeks long. The school is located in Pensacola, Fla. Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance. It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields. To learn more about the specific training path for any of the focus areas within the field of cryptology, locate a recruiter. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy technical and operational training in the field of intelligence can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American Council on Education. You may also continue your education through opportunities like the following: - Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance - Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS A four-year degree is not required to become a member of the Navy electronics community. There are some specific requirements that apply to electronics jobs in advanced programs such as SECF and NF. Contact a recruiter for details. A high school diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in the cryptology field in the Navy. Those seeking a Cryptologic Technician position must be U.S. citizens who can meet eligibility requirements for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. They should have an interest in advanced electronics and technology; exceptionally good character; good speaking, writing, and record-keeping skills; a good working aptitude for math; and the capability to do highly detail-oriented, highly classified work. Specific qualifications vary depending upon specialization area within the field of cryptology. Contact a recruiter for details. General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before, or whether you’ve never served before. Skills: Analysis Skills, Antenna, Arabic Language, Click Through Rate (CTR), Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Networks, Computer Operations, Computer Security, Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), Computer Terminals, Cryptography, Cyber Warfare, Detail Oriented, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Farsi Language, Forensic Science, Incident Response, Information Warfare (IW), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intel Product Family, International Operations, JAM (JYACC Application Manager), Korean Language, Language Interpreter, Linguistics, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Multilingual, Network Administration/Management, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Systems, Operating Systems, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Physical Security, Preventative Maintenance, Risk Management, Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Spanish Language, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Testing, Tuition Fees, Typesetting About the Company: Navy