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Cryptologic Technician Interpretive sailor
Cryptologic Technician Interpretive rating badgeCTI

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive(CTI Navy Rating)

Cryptologic Technician Interpretive specialists are the Navy's language experts. They translate, transcribe, and analyze foreign communications in support of intelligence operations.

ATFAdvanced Technical Field

Overall

6.5/10
Burnout3.7
Lifestyle8.0
Civilian ROI8.9
Happiness8.0
Manning %2.6
$$$ Pay6.5

Quick Stats

Enlistment Bonus$20,000
Civilian Sector Transferability$70k–$125k
Advancement OutlookStrong opportunity
Manning %102%
Initial Contract6 yr active
Medical Requirements
  • ✓No speech impediment

Security Clearance

Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information~$15K–$50K civilian sector value

Requires a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), including interviews with references, financial review, and a possible polygraph. The process typically takes 6–12 months and is initiated during your training pipeline.

ASVAB Requirements

Line-score options — meet any one

  • MK+VE≥126
  • PC+MK≥108 and DLAB≥110

Who This Is Best For

Best for language learners and linguists who thrive in academic environments and want intellectually rigorous work with real-world intelligence impact. The Defense Language Institute pipeline is demanding but leads to some of the strongest post-Navy career prospects in the intelligence community. Ideal for patient, academically driven individuals.

+Pros

  • ✓Active enlistment bonus available
  • ✓Strong opportunity advancement outlook
  • ✓Strong civilian career transition

–Cons

  • ✗Long A-school pipeline

Real Opinions

+Positive

✓

“Best decision I made was going CTI. The clearance alone is worth it, and the skills transfer directly to six-figure civilian jobs.”

r/navy|
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“There is no better place than DLI if you want to learn a language fast and be good at it. It was definitely the most stressful and hardest thing I have done in my life, but it is a great time making friends across branches.”

Navy.mil|

–Negative & Mixed

✗

“Be prepared for shore duty boredom and watch rotations. The clearance process is also stressful and takes forever.”

r/newtothenavy|
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“I have been a CTI for about ten years now. I have deployed on subs which absolutely did mean spending 12 hours in a dark room either translating or listening to white noise.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“You will work with cutting-edge cyber technology and get a top secret clearance!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

The clearance is real and valuable, but daily work can involve a lot of routine network maintenance and help-desk tickets. Cutting-edge tech varies widely by command.

🫡 Recruiter says

“CTI linguists get stationed in exciting locations worldwide.”

💀 Reality

Source: veteran feedback

CTI can be stationed at interesting locations, but many end up at Fort Meade or other stateside NSA facilities doing shift work. The language you are assigned is based on Navy needs, not your preference.

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Horror Stories

Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

💀

“Senior Chief Shannon Kent — the Navy's most decorated CTI, fluent in 4 languages — was killed by a suicide bomber in Manbij, Syria in 2019. She was the first female combat death in Syria. Months before, the Navy had denied her application to a doctoral program because she'd had thyroid cancer.”

Source: en.wikipedia.org|

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Related Reading

Guides on picking a rate, ASVAB, bonuses, promotion, and life after the Navy.

Getting Started

How do you choose the right Navy rate for you?

Choosing a Navy rate means weighing your ASVAB scores, lifestyle preferences, civilian career goals, and willingness to deploy or go to sea. Start by identifying which ratings you qualify for, then narrow the list by what matters most to you.

Getting Started

What is the ASVAB and what scores do you need?

The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test that determines which Navy ratings you qualify for. Your sub-test scores combine into line scores, and each rating has minimum line-score requirements. Higher scores open more options.

Career & Pay

Which Navy rates have the biggest enlistment bonuses in 2026?

Active Component (Active Duty) only. Per the CNRC GENADMIN dated 24 July 2026, the biggest source-rate bonus is $40,000 — Nuclear Field on FY26 ship dates ($75,000 EB cap). Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) follows at $35,000, then EOD and SEAL (SO) at $30,000, and Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) and Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) at $25,000. Special Operations Future Sailors who clear the elevated PST standards add a flat $20,000 EBPST. Most rates cap at $50,000 total EB. The Loan Repayment Program adds up to $65,000 on top, separately. Reserve component (SELRES) bonuses are governed by a different message and are not covered here.

Real Opinions

+Positive

✓

“Best decision I made was going CTI. The clearance alone is worth it, and the skills transfer directly to six-figure civilian jobs.”

r/navy|
✓

“There is no better place than DLI if you want to learn a language fast and be good at it. It was definitely the most stressful and hardest thing I have done in my life, but it is a great time making friends across branches.”

Navy.mil|

–Negative & Mixed

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“Be prepared for shore duty boredom and watch rotations. The clearance process is also stressful and takes forever.”

r/newtothenavy|
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“I have been a CTI for about ten years now. I have deployed on subs which absolutely did mean spending 12 hours in a dark room either translating or listening to white noise.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“You will work with cutting-edge cyber technology and get a top secret clearance!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

The clearance is real and valuable, but daily work can involve a lot of routine network maintenance and help-desk tickets. Cutting-edge tech varies widely by command.

🫡 Recruiter says

“CTI linguists get stationed in exciting locations worldwide.”

💀 Reality

Source: veteran feedback

CTI can be stationed at interesting locations, but many end up at Fort Meade or other stateside NSA facilities doing shift work. The language you are assigned is based on Navy needs, not your preference.

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Horror Stories

Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

💀

“Senior Chief Shannon Kent — the Navy's most decorated CTI, fluent in 4 languages — was killed by a suicide bomber in Manbij, Syria in 2019. She was the first female combat death in Syria. Months before, the Navy had denied her application to a doctoral program because she'd had thyroid cancer.”

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Qualification under this option requires the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Consult your recruiter to schedule.
  • MK+VE≥108 and DLAB≥110
    Qualification under this option requires the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB). Consult your recruiter to schedule.
    • Calculate your score →

    Remarks

    Accession program only. Accession Sailors may not have used marijuana (less experimental). Use of stimulant or depressant drugs, narcotics, hallucinogenic, LSD or psychedelic drugs are ineligible. Any history of drug or alcohol dependency is ineligible. Any peyote use is ineligible for Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) ratings. CTT, CTM, CTR and CTI Special Requirements: Members may be assigned to duty in submarines or duty involving aerial flight. All CTI, CTM, CTR and CTT applicants will read and sign the NAVPERS 1070/613 Volunteer for Duty in Submarines (MILPERSMAN 1306-402). Applicants electing not to sign the NAVPERS 1070/613 volunteering for this duty are ineligible for enlistment as CTI, CTM, CTR and CTT. The PSSQ is required and must be placed in the service record and the residual file. The applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen (no waivers) and all immediate family members must be either a U.S. citizen or a citizen of a country on the low threat matrix listed in ref (h). Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) originated at RTC. New accession applicants must participate in an in-depth personnel security screening interview conducted by an FCC/C10F special security representative at RTC. For lateral conversion requests, personnel security screening interview will be conducted by an FCC/C10F special security representative. Moral turpitude offenses are generally disqualifying. Former members of the Peace Corps are not eligible.

    Source: CNRC / ECM Rating List, 19 Jan 2026. Verify current guidance with your recruiter before signing.

    Training Pipeline — Total ~72 weeks (17 months)

    8w
    64w
    Boot Camp— 8 weeks
    RTC Great Lakes, IL
    Basic military training for all recruits
    A-School— 64 weeks
    Monterey, CA
    17.1% washoutDifficulty: 6.3/10
    Technical training for rating qualification
    Fleet Assignment— 0 weeks
    First duty station
    Report to operational command

    Calculate Your End Training Date and Holidays and Events You Will Miss During Training

    Ship dates are approximate and based on the weekly RTC Great Lakes schedule. Confirm your exact date with your recruiter. Source: bootcamp.navy.mil

    Career Progression Milestones

    Estimated timeline based on current advancement rates. Actual timing varies by individual performance and Navy needs.

    1yr 5mo
    1 mo
    1yr 5mo
    Training Complete— 1yr 5mo
    Pipeline finished (~17 mo) — Monterey, CA
    First Duty Station— 1yr 6mo
    Likely shore duty assignment
    NEC Specialization Options— 2yr 11mo
    40 specializations available
    CADXCADYCCMXCCMY+ more

    Advancement Outlook

    E-2 to E-4 Advancement Outlook

    Time to E-4: 30 months total

    • E-1 → E-2: 9 months at E-1. Automatic
    • E-2 → E-3: 9 months at E-2. Automatic
    • E-3 → E-4: 12 months at E-3. Automatic

    E-4 is automatic — competitive advancement starts at E-5

    How to advance faster to E-4

    Your recruiter can process you in at E-2 or E-3 on day one if you qualify. Every rung skipped shortens the path to E-4 by months. Official transcripts / certificates required at enlistment.

    • E-2 →Easy
      2 years of JROTC completed. Easiest common path if your high school offers JROTC.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      24+ semester hours/ 36+ quarter hours of college credit (below the associate's threshold). Roughly one full year of college.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. Achievable with consistent cadet participation, but requires testing and leadership time.
    • E-2 →Moderate
      Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-2 rate (join by age 17).
    • E-2 to E-3 →Moderate
      Boot camp leadership roles — roles don't auto-pin rank. Advancement comes from earning Honor Recruit or Hall of Fame at graduation (one award only, not stacked).
      • Honor Recruit up to E-2 — effectively the #1 ranked recruit in your division (~60-80 recruits), one Sailor per division per cycle. Selection is based on cumulative performance across all three academic exams, Physical Readiness Test (PRT) scores, uniform and personnel inspections, military bearing, and peer/Recruit Division Commander (RDC) evaluations. Roles that typically compete at this level:
        • Assistant LPO (ALPO) — deputy to the LPO.
        • Master-at-Arms (MAA) — barracks cleanliness, standards, and discipline.
        • Yeoman (YN) — division admin, paperwork, and tracking.
        • Educational Petty Officer (EPO) — study groups, test prep, and academic remediation.
        • Religious Petty Officer (RPO) — coordinates chapel and religious services.
        • Athletic Petty Officer (APO) — leads PT and fitness assessments.
        • Mail Petty Officer — handles mail distribution and tracking.
        • Section Leaders — squad-level leaders below the division-wide roles.
      • Hall of Fame up to E-3 — the most elite recognition at Recruit Training Command (RTC), awarded Navy-wide rather than per division. Requires exceptional performance in every training metric: top-tier scores on all three academic exams (typically 90%+), "Outstanding" on the final Physical Readiness Test (PRT), near-perfect uniform and personnel inspections, held a division leadership role with strong performance, and zero remediation, infractions, or negative marks across the full training cycle. Senior leadership roles positioned to compete:
    • E-3 →Moderate
      3 years of JROTC completed (any service branch). Straightforward if your high school has the program — three school years of enrollment.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Eagle Scout (BSA) or Gold Award (GSUSA) — the highest youth scouting awards. Typically takes years of participation and a capstone service project.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Associate's degree (or 48+ semester hours / 72+ quarter hours of college credit, 100-level or higher from an accredited institution). Two years of full-time college.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Civil Air Patrol Earhart Award. Uncommon — only a small fraction of CAP cadets reach this level.
    • E-3 →Hard
      Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-3 rate (join by age 16).

    Ceiling is E-3 at accession — stacking qualifications doesn't push you to E-4 out of the gate.

    Ways to accelerate E-4 after you're in

    • HardAdvanced Technical Field (ATF) ProgramAuto E-4 — CTI is on the ATF roster. Per MILPERSMAN 1510-030 §3a the full ATF list is the Naval Aircrewman service ratings (AWF / AWR / AWS / AWO / AWV), the cryptologic / cyber ratings CTI, CWT, the special-operations ratings EOD, ND, SB, SO, plus IC, IS, IT, the submarine-IT ratings ITE / ITN / ITR, and specific HM advanced NECs (L00A, L02A, L08A, L17A, L24A, L27A, L31A). ATF Sailors advance to E-2 on RTC graduation (§2b), E-3 after 9 months TIG (§9c), and E-4 after A-school + required advanced training + 6 months TIG at E-3 (§9d). Governed by MILPERSMAN 1510-030 (CH-94, 16 Mar 2026) and MILPERSMAN 1430-010. Requirements (§9d):
      • All requirements for advancement in rate completed
      • CO recommendation via NAVPERS 1336/3
      • PFA / body-composition standards (OPNAVINST 6110.1K)
      • Required advanced training complete
      • Sufficient obligated service — ATF carries a 6-year OBLISERV (§7)
      ATF is an enlistment-level election at MEPS / RTC (§2a). Fleet Sailors may request enrollment while at a training activity; conversion into an ATF-only rating auto-enrolls. CTI special case: per §4b.3, E-4 eligibility attaches on ACLA graduation (upon award of the C30A-C33A language NEC) rather than waiting out the standard 6-months-TIG-at-E-3 clock — meaningfully earlier than other ATF rates.
    • Very Hard

    Rules can change — verify current criteria with your recruiter and in the latest Navy Recruiting Manual (COMNAVCRUITCOM) before signing any paperwork that assumes a specific entry paygrade.

    E-5 and E-6 Advancement Outlook

    Strong opportunity★★★☆

    2 of 4 factors working in your favor · 1 working against you

    • ▼

      Manning

      E5 97%E6 106%
      Community is at or above authorized strength. Limited BBA billet gaps — expect more competition and slower promotion.

      Source: N12 Community Health Indicator brief (FY26)

    • ▲

      Initial Enlistment Bonus

      Yes — active bonus

      The Navy currently pays an enlistment bonus to new recruits who select this rate. An active bonus usually signals the community is short on accessions, which is the same pressure that keeps senior billets open.
    • ▲

      Overall Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Outlook

      Navy is paying a substantial bonus to retain sailors. Strong signal that billets are staying empty at senior paygrades.

    Bonuses — Click here to see your military pay

    All Active CNRC Enlistment Incentives

    Active Duty

    Source: CNRC GENADMIN 24 JUL 26 — effective Jul 27, 2026, contracts authorized through Dec 31, 2026 (NDAA 2026)

    Active Component only. Reservist (SELRES) shipping bonuses are set by a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.

    Bonuses can stack up to the rating's EB cap; LRP is independent. Footnote numbers match the source GENADMIN.

    Source-Rate Bonus (EBSR)

    Earned at school graduation; only EB type that can be partially recouped.

    CTI-ATF

    Any

    $20,000[7]

    Loan Repayment Program (LRP)

    Stacks on top of EB cap. AFQT ≥ 50, ~25% tax withheld, DD 2475 required per payment.

    CTI-ATF

    October–September Any

    Up to $65,000[1]

    EBSR Notes

    • 7Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) ATF Sailors must complete cryptologic training and earn one of NEC C30A, C31A, C32A, or C33A.

    LRP Notes

    • 1Future Sailor must access into Active Component and have LRP listed as a guarantee on their current Annex to DD Form 4 (NAVCRUIT 1133/52). The NRC LRP Manager approves prior to a new Annex being generated. LRP can stack with all other EB types up to its own $65,000 maximum. Applicants need AFQT 50+, must submit a DD 2475 for each payment, and roughly 25% of each payment is withheld for taxes (a W-2 is issued).

    Cross-cutting Policy Notes

    • 1Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (e.g., HiSET / GED / alternative credential) are NOT authorized any EB.
    • 2Prior-service members re-enlisting onto Active Duty must enter at pay grade E-4 or below, must not have received a bonus on their first enlistment, and (Navy prior-service) must have been separated from active duty for at least 12 months before shipping.
    • 3EBHS (EB for High School) is currently NOT AUTHORIZED in this message — distinct from prior cycles when EBHS was offered.
    • 4During lapsed appropriations, classifiers may still include EB on a contract if the DD 1966 carries the funding-availability disclaimer; payment is then subject to a future appropriation.
    • 5Bonuses are paid in installments. Only the unearned portion of EBSR is eligible for recoupment; EBSHP/EBPST cannot be recouped due to post-RTC reclassification or separation.

    Always verify with a recruiter before signing — eligibility depends on AFQT, education tier, security-clearance adjudication, ship date, and program availability. Funding subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.

    How to qualify & get paid

    1. Sign a contract for this rate at MEPS with the bonus(es) listed on your NAVCRUIT 1133/52 Enlistment Guarantee — eligibility is locked at signing.
    2. Ship to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes inside the authorized window — EBSHP and EBPST are earned and paid at RTC graduation and cannot be recouped after.
    3. Complete A-school (and any required follow-on C-school or qualifying course) for your rating — EBSR is earned and paid at school graduation, except for the Special-Operations pipelines, which pay later (AIRR after FRS + first duty station; SO after SQT; SB after SWCC Charlie phase; EOD/ND after their respective A-schools).
    4. LRP is paid annually upon submission of a DD 2475; ~25% is withheld for federal taxes, and a W-2 is issued. LRP must be on your contract at accession — it cannot be added later via reclassification.

    Important details & disqualifiers

    • •All bonuses on this page are Active Component (Active Duty) only. Reservists (SELRES) follow a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.
    • •Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (HiSET / GED / alternative) are NOT authorized any EB.
    • •AFQT score must be ≥ 31 for EBSHP and ≥ 50 for LRP.
    • •EBSR is the only EB type that can be partially recouped if you separate before completing the obligated service. EBSHP / EBPST cannot be recouped after RTC.
    • •Bonus payments are subject to federal income tax withholding.
    • •EB-for-High-School (EBHS) is currently NOT authorized in the July 2026 GENADMIN — distinct from earlier cycles when it was offered.
    • •Funding: NDAA 2026 authorizes contracts through 31 December 2026; appropriations cover obligations through 30 September 2026; max-EB authority extends through 10 January 2027 — all subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.
    • •This rate requires a security clearance — failure to obtain clearance may affect bonus eligibility (and several special-operations footnotes explicitly require an earned NEC + clearance before payment).

    Historical Bonus Trend by Contract Length

    Past NAVADMIN cycles, broken out by contract years. The current CNRC GENADMIN's source-rate bonus (EBSR) is a single amount per rate and appears above; the four-line chart below shows the older multi-contract structure for trend context only.

    You May Qualify for a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)

    Specialties within this rate you can select, some with additional compensation. Each NEC has its own training, bonus potential, and career path.

    9CMNCTI Chinese Mandarin Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Chinese Mandarin. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $100,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $100,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $100,000

    Max

    Increased

    Potential Civilian Post-Navy Outcomes

    Intelligence Analyst (Language)

    Transferability: 8.5/10

    $70k–$125k

    Government Linguist

    Transferability: 9/10

    $75k–$130k

    Post-Navy Salary Trajectory

    Estimated civilian salary growth after separating from the Navy, based on industry data for this rating's skill set.

    Year 1

    $62K

    Year 5

    $88K

    Year 10

    $120K

    10-year growth: +94%

    Free Certifications & Credentials

    Certifications and licenses the Navy will pay for free through Navy COOL and on-the-job training.

    Defense Language Proficiency Test

    DLI

    ~$10K civilian sector value

    CompTIA Security+

    CompTIA

    COOL Funded~$15K civilian sector value

    Retention & Burnout

    First-Term Retention

    65%

    choose to reenlist

    Burnout Index

    3.7/10

    Low Risk

    Watch Intensity

    5

    Hours/Day

    9

    Deploy Tempo

    3.5

    Manning Strain

    0

    Low Morale Risk

    2

    Attrition Signal

    4

    What this means: The Burnout Index combines watch intensity (25%), daily hours (20%), deployment tempo (15%), manning strain (15%), morale (15%), and attrition (10%) into a single risk score.

    Lifestyle8/10

    Ship vs. Shore Split

    25% / 75%

    Sea Duty Tempo

    Low — 3.5/10

    Physical Demand

    low — indoor

    Sea Duty Tempo measures how much of a career is spent in deployable billets — ships, submarines, deploying squadrons, and expeditionary units — and how often those units leave homeport. It is separate from physical demand: an administrative job aboard a deployed unit still deploys, and a hands-on maintenance job at a shore command does not.

    Watch Standing

    4-section watch rotation (8 on / 16 off)

    In a 4-section rotation, the crew is divided into four teams. Each team stands a 6-hour watch shift, then has 18 hours off before their next watch. In port, you stand 24-hour duty roughly every 4 days — meaning you stay aboard the ship overnight on your duty day.

    Watch stations often in climate-controlled spaces. SCIF access may be required for some watches.

    OPNAVINST 3120.32DUSNI ProceedingsNavy Watch Standing Manual

    Life on Watch — Sea Stories

    “I was on language analysis watch monitoring communications in a target language when I caught a phrase that didn't match the normal pattern of traffic. I flagged it, pulled the recording, and spent the next two hours doing a detailed translation and contextual analysis. It turned out to be operationally significant — the kind of intercept that generates an immediate intelligence report. My watch supervisor reviewed it and it went out as a CRITIC report. Six years of language training came down to recognizing that one phrase sounded wrong in a stream of routine chatter. That's the CTI job: months of nothing, then one moment where your ears save the day.”

    Veteran account (composite)

    Story 1 of 4

    Common Duty Stations

    Naval Station NorfolkSea
    Family Friendly

    6.9/10

    Schools + spouse jobs

    Base Housing Wait

    10 months

    Avg waitlist for on-base

    Cost of Living

    95

    100 = national avg

    Naval Base San DiegoSea
    Family Friendly

    7.9/10

    Schools + spouse jobs

    Base Housing Wait

    14 months

    Avg waitlist for on-base

    Cost of Living

    135

    100 = national avg

    Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamSea
    🎓

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    Based on your rate, you may have more.

    You can earn an associate's degree for free in 12-30 months without spending a dime.

    Strategy Guide & Boot Camp College Credit Calculator →
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    Navy advancement depends on exam scores, evaluations, time in rate, and available quotas. Some ratings promote over 50% of eligible sailors while others promote less than 5%. Your rate choice directly affects how fast you can advance.

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    Which Navy jobs set you up best for a civilian career?

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    Life on Watch — Sea Stories

    “I was on language analysis watch monitoring communications in a target language when I caught a phrase that didn't match the normal pattern of traffic. I flagged it, pulled the recording, and spent the next two hours doing a detailed translation and contextual analysis. It turned out to be operationally significant — the kind of intercept that generates an immediate intelligence report. My watch supervisor reviewed it and it went out as a CRITIC report. Six years of language training came down to recognizing that one phrase sounded wrong in a stream of routine chatter. That's the CTI job: months of nothing, then one moment where your ears save the day.”

    Veteran account (composite)

    Story 1 of 4

    • Leading Petty Officer (LPO) — runs day-to-day ops inside the division.
    • Assistant RCPO (ARCPO) — backs up the RCPO and steps in when needed.
    • Recruit Chief Petty Officer (RCPO) — senior recruit in the division, overall accountability to the RDCs. Highest visibility for meritorious advancement.
    Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) — Command-nominated promotion that skips the exam entirely. Each command gets a small seasonal quota of MAP slots and hands them to the top performers based on evaluation ranking. Fastest path on paper, but you're competing directly with every other sailor at your command.
    Strong opportunity
    +10 SRB added/increased · −0 SRB reduced/eliminated
    $100,000 max
  • ●

    Billet-Based Advancement eligibility

    Legacy exam cycles

    This rating has not been integrated into Billet-Based Advancement yet. Advancement still runs through the traditional exam and Final Multiple Score (FMS) system — your exam score is one of the main factors in how you promote.Project Compass: Not available for CTI — this rating is excluded from the automated billet-recommendation engine. Work directly with your Rating Detailer for assignment guidance.

    • Sources: Manning NAVADMIN · SRB NAVADMIN · Billet-Based Advancement Handbook (NAVADMIN 255/24, updated via NAVADMIN 112/25). How to interpret these factors →

    9RUSCTI Russian Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Russian. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $75,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $90,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $90,000

    Max

    Increased

    771BNaval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Operator

    Provides focused cryptologic and Tactical Information Operations support to NSW. Performs signals intelligence, direction finding, and precision geolocation operations in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission sets on ground, air and maritime environments.

    Requirements

    • TS/SCI security clearance and counter-intelligence polygraph required.
    • Members in paygrades E4-E9 will retain this NEC for only one tour outside of NSW; if member does not return to NSW duties within one tour outside of NSW, training must be repeated.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    —

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $60,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $75,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    703CNaval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information Operations (TIO) Analyst

    Provides focused cryptologic and tactical information operations support to NSW utilizing special operations forces (SOF) unique tactics, techniques, and procedures to perform full spectrum signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations.

    Requirements

    • Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with counterintelligence polygraph required.
    • Members in paygrade E4-E9 will retain this NEC code for only one tour outside of NSW duties; if member does not return to NSW duties within one tour outside NSW, training must be repeated.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    —

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    —

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $60,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    9ARBCTI Arabic Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Modern Standard Arabic. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $60,000

    Max

    Increased

    —

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    —

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    9PESCTI Persian-Farsi Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Persian-Farsi. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $60,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $60,000

    Max

    Increased

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $45,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    9KORCTI Korean Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Korean. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $45,000

    Max

    Increased

    —

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    —

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    Not eligible

    9SPACTI Spanish Linguist

    Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) qualified in Spanish. Requires Defense Language Institute (DLI) completion and qualifying Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) scores. Proficiency is maintained through recurring testing and typically earns Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB). See NAVPERS 18068F Vol II.

    Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

    🟢

    First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

    $45,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    🟢

    Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

    $30,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    🟢

    Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

    $30,000

    Max

    Active (unchanged)

    CADXModern Standard Arabic Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Modern Standard Arabic audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Modern Standard Arabic Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5005/4546 may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 4546 will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CADYModern Standard Arabic Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Modern Standard Arabic audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Modern Standard Arabic Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5077/959A may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 959A will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CCMXChinese Mandarin Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Chinese Mandarin audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Chinese Mandarin Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5001/418B may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 418B will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training. 26
    CCMYChinese Mandarin Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Chinese Mandarin audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Chinese Mandarin Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5038/890U may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 890U will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CHEXHebrew Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Hebrew audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Hebrew Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    CHEYHebrew Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Hebrew audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Hebrew Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management. 27
    CKPXKorean Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Korean audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Korean Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5002/418C may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 418C will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CKPYKorean Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Korean audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Korean Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5078/959B may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 959B will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CPFXPersian Farsi Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Persian Farsi audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Persian Farsi Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5081/959E may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 959E will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training. 28
    CPFYPersian Farsi Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Persian Farsi audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Persian Farsi Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5093/575G may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 575G will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CQBXSpanish Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Spanish audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Spanish Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5003/418D may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 418D will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CQBYSpanish Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Spanish audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Spanish Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5073/263C may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 263C will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training. 29
    CRUXRussian Intermediate Language

    Listens to and reads Russian audio and written material at the intermediate level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 2+) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Intermediate-level course with a minimum score of L2+/R2+ or score a minimum of L2+/R2+ two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Russian Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5037/890T may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 890T will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    CRUYRussian Advanced Language

    Listens to and reads Russian audio and written material at the advanced level (Interagency Language Roundtable level of 3) in support of Fleet, National and/or Cyber missions.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete the Advanced-level course with a minimum score of L3/R3 or score a minimum of L3/R3 two times out of the most recent three-year period on the Russian Defense Language Proficiency Test to earn this NEC code.
    • Member will retain previously earned language NEC code upon awarding of this NEC code for inventory management.
    • Members who attend CIN/CDP A-232-5035/890S may also qualify for this NEC code; CDP 890S will be activated and deactivated by Center for Language, Regional Expertise and Culture (CLREC) on a as needed bases for no cost local training.
    C06BP-8 Airborne Cryptologic Analyst and Maintainer

    Performs in-flight functions as a P-8 Airborne Cryptologic Analyst and Maintainer. Knowledgeable of the airborne Cryptologic data collection systems and emergency and flight procedures.

    Requirements

    • Members will be in Duty Involving Flying/Crewmember status and will attend NACCS and SERE as required IAW OPNAVINST 1000.24 (Series). This NEC is earned following locally completed squadron ground events and P-8 Mission Specialist JQR.
    • Submission of NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's recommendation to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code. 31
    C14ACryptologic Subsurface Augmentee Operator

    Operates subsurface systems, applying complex collection and analysis techniques, and prescribed reporting procedures.

    Requirements

    • NEC code earned through completion of local PQS/JQR programs and per COMNAVIFORINST 1221.1.
    C32ALatin and South America Cryptologic Linguist

    Used to identify individuals associated with Enlisted Management Code (EMC) B515.

    Requirements

    • Individual must successfully complete the appropriately aligned language course for this NEC code.
    • Individual must meet minimum Naval Information Forces Language Readiness Standards.
    • Individual must possess a current and valid TS/SCI clearance.
    C24ACryptologic Subsurface Augmentee Supervisor

    Supervises subsurface cryptologic augmentee teams and applies analysis to both organic and non-organic sources to provide indications and warning to supported commanders. Manages all cryptologic systems and resources.

    Requirements

    • This NEC code is earned through local PQS/JQR programs completion and per COMNAVIFORINST 1221.1.
    C25AMaster Cryptologic Language Analyst

    Performs duties requiring advanced crypto-linguistic skills and general professional proficiency in foreign language. Demonstrates subject matter expertise through diverse operational assignments, extensive mission experience, formal technical training and language proficiency.

    C29ALanguage Program Manager

    Responsible for carrying out language training and readiness functions as designated by the Commanding Officer, Officer-In-Charge, or Department Head; coordinating, developing, and assisting in the implementation and execution of all policy matters pertaining to command language training; apprising the Chain-of Command of the linguistic readiness of all assigned linguists; and coordinating with OP

    Requirements

    • Successful completion of the Cryptologic Language Training Manager (CTLM) -7100 training Manager Workshop.
    • Individual must complete six (6) months OJT and obtain CO/OIC recommendation to earn NEC code.
    • Individual must possess a current and valid TS/SCI clearance.
    C30AMiddle East and North Africa Cryptologic Linguist

    Used to identify individuals associated with Enlisted Management Code (EMC) B511.

    Requirements

    • Individual must successfully complete the appropriately aligned language course for this NEC code.
    • Individual must meet minimum Naval Information Forces Language Readiness Standards.
    • Individual must possess a current and valid TS/SCI clearance.
    C31AEast and Far East Asia Cryptologic Linguist

    Used to identify individuals associated with Enlisted Management Code (EMC) B512.

    Requirements

    • Individual must successfully complete the appropriately aligned language course for this NEC code.
    • Individual must meet minimum Naval Information Forces Language Readiness Standards.
    • Individual must possess a current and valid TS/SCI clearance.
    C33AEastern Europe Cryptologic Linguist

    Used to identify individuals associated with Enlisted Management Code (EMC) B516.

    Requirements

    • Individual must successfully complete the appropriately aligned language course for this NEC code.
    • Individual must meet minimum Naval Information Forces Language Readiness Standards.
    • Individual must possess a current and valid TS/SCI clearance.
    702CWarfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Level IV

    Responsible for informing, evaluating, and assessing integrated Information Warfare (IW) doctrine, planning, tactics, and operations. Demonstrate advanced instructional techniques; develop, implement, and evaluate curricula, and instruct for the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center (NIWDC) WTI training development cycle.

    749BMain Propulsion Steam Generating Plant Inspector

    Inspects material condition, monitors general readiness, and diagnoses improper operating procedures and equipment casualties/failures. Recommends operations and maintenance corrective measures.

    Requirements

    • Member must be mission-qualified flight crew member (E4 or above; mission qualification granted by the parent command) and have at least 18 months remaining on current PCS tour upon completion of CRMIT.
    • Must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's recommendation to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
    777AWeapons and Tactics Instructor

    Performs in an instructor billet at Weapons Schools, Type Wings, and Aviation Squadrons within the classroom, lab/simulator, or during training flights. Performs in flight duties as an Aircrewman, Instructor, and Evaluator. Rotary wing and Airborne Command Control and Logistics aircrew perform in-flight duties as an Aircrewman, Instructor, and Evaluator.

    Requirements

    • All aircrew attending prerequisite courses must be in an UP status for flying, must be NATOPS current and qualified in model.
    • "Rotary Wing" CIN: S-050-0836 required for AWR and AWS only. Candidates must be ACTC Level III, meet NAWDC minimum flight time requirements, and pass instructor screening. Through training process, instructor will qualify as range Safety Officer for training events, as well as Small Arms Marksmanship Instructors (SAMI) and Aerial Gunnery Instructors (AGI).
    • "VP" candidates for the MPRA WTI course must be ACTC Level IV; graduates will be identified as WTI/ACTC Level 500 instructors.
    • "VQ/VPU" candidates for the Reconnaissance Tactics Instructor Course (RTIC) must be ACTC Level IV; graduates will be identified as WTI/ACTC Level 500 instructors.
    • "VQ(T)" candidates for the Mercury Tactics Instructor Course (MTIC) must be ACTC Level 400; graduates will be identified as WTI/ACTC Level 500 instructors. SAMI and HAGI are not required for VQ(T) ACTC 500 Aircrewmen.
    • "VRC/VRM" candidates for the Combat Logistics Instructor (CLI) Course in the C-2A or CMV-22 must complete the Combat Logistics Systems course, COD Advanced Readiness Program, Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC), and ACTC Level IV. Graduates will be identified as CLI/ACTC Level 500 instructors.
    785CSpecial Operations Forces Expeditionary Cyberspace Operator (SOF ECO)

    Performs local and close-access expeditionary cyberspace operations as assigned in support of SOF mission-sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces (JTFs), operationally leverages cyber capabilities from the maritime, air, and ground domains.

    Requirements

    • TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment at a CNO Priority One Command.
    • Member must complete JSOC Cyber Operator Training Course (COTC), Expeditionary Cyber Operator Training Course (ECOTC) and JQR.
    • Member will retain component NEC codes, and all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC. 272
    785DSpecial Operations Forces Tactical Cryptologic Warfare Operator (SOF TAC-CWO)

    Performs full-spectrum cryptologic warfare (Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cyber) as assigned in support of SOF mission sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces (JTFs), operationally leverages cryptologic capabilities from the maritime, air, ground, space, cyberspace and commercial domains.

    Requirements

    • TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment at a CNO Priority One Command.
    • Member must complete JSOC Tactical Cryptologic Warfare Operator Training Course (CWOTC) and JQR.
    • Member will retain component NEC codes, and all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC.
    785ESpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance - Operator (SCAR-O)

    Performs advanced-to-mastery level full-spectrum technical collection, surveillance, and reconnaissance. SOF tactical and strategic mission sets via cryptologic warfare, cyber, special communications, unmanned systems, robotics and technical surveillance capabilities.

    Requirements

    • Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
    • Member should possess one of the following NEC codes from the following job fields prior to entering SCAR-O training and qualification pipeline: 785B, 785C, 785D, 785G, 785H, 785I.
    • Member must complete SCAR-O assessment and selection (SCAR-O A&S), technical training and qualification pipeline, JQR and mandatory 12- month probationary period.
    • Member will retain component NEC codes, and all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code for future inventory management.
    785FSpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance - Analyst (SCAR-A)

    Performs advanced-to-master-level full-spectrum analysis supporting SOF mission-sets that satisfy strategic objectives. Augments Joint Task Forces and leverages novel and advanced analytical capabilities supporting highly complex operations in sensitive, strategic environments in the air, ground, maritime, undersea, space, cyberspace, and commercial domains.

    Requirements

    • Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
    • Member must complete JSOC Sensitive Collection and Reconnaissance Analyst Training Course (SCARATC), technical training and qualification pipeline and Unit-specific JQR.
    • Member will retain component NEC code, and all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC. 273
    785JSpecial Operations Forces Intelligence Targeting Officer (SOF ITO)

    Coordinates full-spectrum intelligence analysis for targeting in order to enable kinetic and non-kinetic effects in support of SOF mission-sets. Augments Joint Task Forces (JTFs) by synchronizing, integrating and directing employment of U.S.

    Requirements

    • Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assessed and selected for special duty assignment to a CNO Priority One Command.
    • Member must complete JSOC Intelligence Targeting Officer Training Course (ITOTC) and JQR.
    • Member will retain component NEC and all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code.
    C38CSurface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Director

    Coordinates installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting on CCOP systems and associated installed platform antennas on a periodic basis, and perform ad hoc and scheduled maintenance on various CCOP systems. Manages Tier 2 level network software and hardware corrective actions. Administers general security concepts.

    Requirements

    • Must possess a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
    • Member must complete PQS NAVEDRA 43367-2A 305.
    • Member must have 24 months of CCOP experience with C38B.
    • Member must continuously complete required sustaining DoD Cyber IT/CS qualification requirements; Commanding Officers should make recommendations for removal of the NEC code based on the member's non-compliance with SECNAV M-5239.2; submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's recommendation to BUPERS-312 for removal of this NEC code if compliance is not sustained; NEC code C38B should be reassigned if C38C is removed for this reason.
    • Complete all required academic training and work center tours as determined by the MECCAP Development Program Triad and Advisory council.
    • Member must have a current background investigation, Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access, current Counter-Intelligence polygraph and completed pre-screening for any foreign national association.
    • Complete all required academic training and work center tours as determined by the Development Program Triad and Advisory council.
    • Member must have a current background investigation, Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information access, current Counter-Intelligence polygraph and completed pre-screening for any foreign national association.
    • Member must possess a current and valid TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
    • Member must complete requirements listed in the Cyber Technical Manual Joint Cyberspace Training and Certification Standards and Cyber Mission Force (CMF) training pipeline, including the associated USCYBERCOM JQR, OJT, minimum DLPT scores, and training pipeline courses to earn this NEC code. Members currently assigned to the CMF must document qualification level and requirements completion in Joint Cyber Command and Control-Readiness (JCCR-2).
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement as well as a verification memo from the FLTCYBERCOM CTI Rating Advisor (N1) to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
    • Member must possess a current and valid TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
    • Member must complete requirements listed in the Cyber Technical Manual Joint Cyberspace Training and Certification Standards and Cyber Mission Force (CMF) training pipeline, including the associated USCYBERCOM JQR, OJT, minimum DLPT scores, and training pipeline courses to earn this NEC code. Members currently assigned to the CMF must document qualification level and requirements completion in Joint Cyber Command and Control-Readiness (JCCR-2).
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement as well as a verification memo from the FLTCYBERCOM CTI Rating Advisor (N1) to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
    • Member must possess a current and valid TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
    • Member must complete requirements listed in the Cyber Technical Manual Joint Cyberspace Training and Certification Standards and Cyber Mission Force (CMF) training pipeline, including the associated USCYBERCOM JQR, OJT, minimum DLPT scores, and training pipeline courses to earn this NEC code. Members currently assigned to the CMF must document qualification level and requirements completion in Joint Cyber Command and Control-Readiness (JCCR-2)
    • Member must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 with Commanding Officer's endorsement as well as a verification memo from the FLTCYBERCOM CTI Rating Advisor (N1) to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
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