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Information Systems Technician Submarines – Communications sailor
Information Systems Technician Submarines – Communications rating badgeITR

Information Systems Technician Submarines – Communications(ITR Navy Rating)

Information Systems Technician Submarines – Communications (ITR) is the submarine radio, satellite-communications, and cryptographic specialty. ITRs operate and maintain the boat''s HF / VLF / EHF radio systems, Submarine High Data Rate (Sub-HDR) satellite terminals, VLF / ELF receivers, and keyed crypto equipment. They manage shore-to-sub message traffic, GCCS-M, IP data links, and the COMSEC material system.

ITR was created in 2021 as one of two service ratings split off from the legacy ITS (Information Systems Technician Submarines) rating. The other half became ITE (Electronic Warfare). Converting ITSs were redesignated ITR or ITE based on their NEC history and detailing needs. The split was intended to give each community a cleaner career path and dedicated C-school pipelines.

ITRs serve on all classes of submarines (SSN/SSGN/SSBN) and at shore communications stations. The rating requires a TS/SCI clearance because ITRs routinely handle SCI-level traffic and COMSEC keymat.

ATFAdvanced Technical Field

Overall

5.8/10
Burnout4.8

Quick Stats

Enlistment BonusNo active bonus
Civilian Sector Transferability$65k–$105k
Advancement OutlookAverage
Manning %94%
Initial Contract3 yr active /
Medical Requirements
  • ✓Vision: Corrects to 20/20
  • ✓Normal color perception
  • ✓Normal hearing
  • ✓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

AFQT Minimum

Who This Is Best For

Best for sailors who want submarine communications, IT, and crypto work with strong civilian pivots into network engineering, SATCOM, and cleared IT roles.

+Pros

  • ✓Strong civilian career transition

–Cons

  • ✗Significant sea duty

Real Opinions

+Positive

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“Nuke life is brutal but the bonuses and civilian options are insane. I walked into a $90k+ job right out.”

r/navy|
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“The brotherhood shared between submariners is unmatched by other organizations. The pay is excellent, the health care is great, and there are plenty of options for education advancement.”

Indeed|

–Negative & Mixed

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“The hours are absolutely brutal. 12-16 hour days in the plant are normal. Your social life will suffer.”

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

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Recruiter vs Reality

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

🫡 Recruiter says

“ITS gets submarine pay on top of regular pay.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

True, submarine duty pay adds $75-$450/month depending on rank. But you earn it. Submarine life means no sunlight, tight quarters, limited communication, and 6-month patrols.

🫡 Recruiter says

“ITS does the same work as IT but on submarines.”

💀 Reality

Source: veteran feedback

True, but submarine life adds a completely different dimension. You maintain networks in a sealed tube underwater for 6+ months. The technical work is similar to IT but the lifestyle is radically different.

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“Say goodbye to the sun. You will see it again in 83 days. Sleeping in a bunk with 10 inches of clearance — I'm sleeping in a coffin now. Zulu time replaces local time, severing the last connection to a day/night cycle.”

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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

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“Nuke life is brutal but the bonuses and civilian options are insane. I walked into a $90k+ job right out.”

r/navy|
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“The brotherhood shared between submariners is unmatched by other organizations. The pay is excellent, the health care is great, and there are plenty of options for education advancement.”

Indeed|

–Negative & Mixed

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“The hours are absolutely brutal. 12-16 hour days in the plant are normal. Your social life will suffer.”

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

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Recruiter vs Reality

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

🫡 Recruiter says

“ITS gets submarine pay on top of regular pay.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

True, submarine duty pay adds $75-$450/month depending on rank. But you earn it. Submarine life means no sunlight, tight quarters, limited communication, and 6-month patrols.

🫡 Recruiter says

“ITS does the same work as IT but on submarines.”

💀 Reality

Source: veteran feedback

True, but submarine life adds a completely different dimension. You maintain networks in a sealed tube underwater for 6+ months. The technical work is similar to IT but the lifestyle is radically different.

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Horror Stories

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

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“Say goodbye to the sun. You will see it again in 83 days. Sleeping in a bunk with 10 inches of clearance — I'm sleeping in a coffin now. Zulu time replaces local time, severing the last connection to a day/night cycle.”

Source: taskandpurpose.com|

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Lifestyle5.0
Civilian ROI7.5
Happiness6.5
Manning %5.2
$$$ Pay5.5

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Remarks

Note: ITE/ITN/ITR rating is using the same ASVAB scores as ITS. NAVADMIN 257/23 Adjustement of Information System Technician, Submarines Rating. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen (no waivers) and all immediate family members must be either a U.S. citizen or the citizen of a country on the low threat matrix listed in reference (h). Must be a volunteer for submarine and meet physical standards per reference (g). No convictions of any drug abuse offense not to include marijuana, no other drug or alcohol dependency, no usage of hallucinogenics, and no use of peyote for Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) required ratings.

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

Training Pipeline — Total ~36 weeks (8 months)

8w
28w
Boot Camp— 8 weeks
RTC Great Lakes, IL
Basic military training for all recruits
A-School (CITS + ITR A)— 28 weeks
CIS Corry Station, Pensacola, FL + NSB New London, CT
Common IT-Sub core then ITR radio/SATCOM/crypto pipeline; includes Basic Enlisted Submarine School
Fleet Assignment— 0 weeks
First submarine duty station
Report to submarine or shore COMMSTA; Radio Watch qualification

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.

8 mo
1 mo
1yr 5mo
6 mo
1yr 6mo
Training Complete— 8 mo
Pipeline finished (~8 mo) — CIS Corry Station, Pensacola, FL + NSB New London, CT
First Duty Station— 9 mo
Likely sea duty assignment
NEC Specialization Options— 2yr 2mo
21 specializations available
T11AT12AT32A

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 — ITR 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. ITR is a submarine-specific sub-rating of ITS (post- 2021 split) and requires submarine-duty qualification per §3b. Confirmed in the current CH-94 (16 Mar 2026) §3a.
  • 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

Average★☆★☆

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

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    Manning

    E5 98%E6 90%
    Community is at or above authorized strength. Limited BBA billet gaps — expect more competition and slower promotion.

    Source: N12 Enlisted Community Status Brief, 1 Apr 26

  • ●

    Enlistment bonus

    No

    No active enlistment bonus for this rate. Most ratings do not offer one in any given fiscal year, so this is a neutral signal on its own.
  • ▲

    Overall Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Outlook

    Competitive SRB added/increased · SRB reduced/eliminated
    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

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).

No initial enlistment bonus for this rate per the current CNRC GENADMIN. Career Sailors may still qualify for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) — see the Reenlistment section below.

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.

0000Any NEC or no NEC (all qualifying Sailors in this rating)

Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)

🟡

First Reenlistment (17 mo to 6 yrs Active Duty)

$30,000

Max

Reduced · effective 2025-12-18

🟢

Second Reenlistment (6 to 10 yrs Active Duty)

$60,000

Max

Active (unchanged)

🟡

Third Reenlistment (10 to 14 yrs Active Duty)

$45,000

Max

Reduced · effective 2025-12-18

T11ACommon Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician

Potential Civilian Post-Navy Outcomes

RF / Communications Systems Technician

Transferability: 7.5/10

$65k–$105k

Cybersecurity Analyst (TS/SCI)

Transferability: 8.5/10

$85k–$145k

Network / SATCOM Engineer — Cleared

Transferability: 9/10

$80k–$140k

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

$60K

Year 5

$85K

Year 10

$100K

10-year growth: +67%

Free Certifications & Credentials

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

TS/SCI Security Clearance

U.S. Department of Defense

~$30K civilian sector value

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

COOL Funded~$8K civilian sector value

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

COOL Funded~$6K civilian sector value

Retention & Burnout

First-Term Retention

55%

choose to reenlist

Burnout Index

4.8/10

Moderate

Watch Intensity

5

Hours/Day

9

Deploy Tempo

7.5

Manning Strain

1

Low Morale Risk

4

Attrition Signal

5

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.

Lifestyle5/10

Ship vs. Shore Split

65% / 35%

Sea Duty Tempo

High — 7.5/10

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

3-section underway (6 on / 12 off)

In a 3-section rotation, the crew is divided into three teams. Each team stands an 8-hour watch shift, then has 16 hours off. In port, you stand 24-hour duty roughly every 3 days — one out of every three nights you stay aboard the ship. Underway (when attached to a ship command), the watch schedule runs continuously with shorter rest periods between shifts.

ITRs stand Radioman of the Watch (ROW) and Broadcast Monitor positions. 6-and-12 is standard; COMMSTA shore duty flips to 3-section day rotation. Initial qualifications 3-6 months.

OPNAVINST 3120.32DUSNI ProceedingsNavy Watch Standing Manual

Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was the sole IT on a submarine at periscope depth when the broadcast receiver locked up during a critical message window. The boat had a narrow window to receive fleet messages before going deep again. I had about 12 minutes to diagnose and fix the problem while the OOD held the boat at PD in a busy shipping lane. Rebooted the system, reloaded the crypto, and caught the tail end of the broadcast with two minutes to spare. When you're the only IT on a submarine, there is no Tier 2 support to call. You are the entire IT department, help desk, and network engineer rolled into one person.”

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Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was the sole IT on a submarine at periscope depth when the broadcast receiver locked up during a critical message window. The boat had a narrow window to receive fleet messages before going deep again. I had about 12 minutes to diagnose and fix the problem while the OOD held the boat at PD in a busy shipping lane. Rebooted the system, reloaded the crypto, and caught the tail end of the broadcast with two minutes to spare. When you're the only IT on a submarine, there is no Tier 2 support to call. You are the entire IT department, help desk, and network engineer rolled into one person.”

Veteran account (composite)

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711B
+ more
C-School / Advanced Training— 2yr 8mo
3 follow-on schools available
Shore Duty Rotation— 4yr 2mo
First shore rotation opportunity
  • 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.
+0
−2
$60,000 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.

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

    Additional E-5 pathway

    Auto E-5

    STAR Reenlistment + C-School

    Automatic E-5 for first-term Sailors who lock in a qualifying course

    The Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) program lets above-average first-term Sailors reenlist in exchange for a guaranteed C-school slot. If the school is on the Navy Career Schools Listing (CSL) at the time of reenlistment, the deal also includes automatic advancement to E-5 — no exam, no wait. Governed by MILPERSMAN 1160-100. One-time benefit per career: if you use STAR to auto-advance to E-5, you are not eligible for a subsequent guaranteed C-school later.

    Qualifying C-schools for this rate

    • CSSR Maintenance

      NEC T11A
      CIN A-101-0020 / A-101-03926-yr OBLISERV

      Sub warfare qualification required.

    • Scuba Diver

      NEC 840A
      CIN A-433-00234-yr OBLISERV

      Listed on CSL under legacy ITS designation; carried forward to ITR after the 2021 rate split. 4-yr OBLISERV.

    • Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS)

      CIN A-060-00116-yr OBLISERV

      Open to all submarine rates. Sub Sailors must complete Enlisted Submarine Warfare Qualification in addition to STAR OBLISERV.

    Source: Current Career Schools Listing (CSL), dated 04 March 2026. The Navy refreshes the CSL every 1–2 years — verify the current list with your Career Counselor (CCC) before locking in a reenlistment.

    Provide Electronics Technicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform journeyman level preventative and corrective maintenance on Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) equipment for OHIO (SSBN/SSGN), SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA and LOS ANGELES Class submarines.

    T12ACommon Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Equipment Operator

    Performs all operator task/function skills associated with the CSRR under all conditions of readiness in port and underway.

    T32ASubmarine Communications Leading Chief Petty Officer

    Ensures COMMS LCPOs are familiar with modernization of fleet equipment; and provides tactical guidance for operational requirements. Assist individuals in acquiring the knowledge, skills and ability required to make sound leadership recommendations; perform required maintenance; and lead a Communications Division on a SSN, SSGN, or SSBN class Submarine.

    Requirements

    • A Top Secret security clearance is required.
    711BIUSS Maintenance Technician

    Performs at the organizational level preventative and corrective maintenance on SOSUS, SURTASS, and FDS components.

    Requirements

    • NEC code will be earned through OJT. Once determined that OJT experience supports awarding NEC code 711B, submit NAVPERS 1221/6 (with appropriate documentation attached) to BUPERS-312 indicating that the member meets the prerequisite criteria.
    729AFleet Electronics Calibration (FECL) Technician

    Performs intermediate level maintenance, repair, calibration, and documentation of surface ship General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) in Fleet Electronic Calibration Laboratories and selected Field Calibration Activities (FCAs) in AD, AR, AS, CGN, CV, CVN, LHA, LHD and LPH ship classes, Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activities (SIMA) and other designated Fleet shore activities.

    744ALow Band Universal Communication System Transmit Terminal Equipment Operator/Maintainer

    Performs installation, configuration, operation, and administration of Low Band Universal Communication System (LBUCS) Transmit Terminal Equipment (TTE). Maintains databases, establishes accounts, and configures LBUCS TTE communications and system interfaces.

    Requirements

    • A completed JQR will be required upon successful completion of the LBUCS TTE training, CIN: W-101-0111.
    • Awarded to IT personnel who have also completed the appropriate IAT/CSWF training/certification.
    745AInformation Systems Technician

    Operate, secure and maintain information systems, telecommunications and associated peripheral equipment and services. Provides desktop support to network users, performs system restoral and system maintenance as required. Operates and performs system monitoring and circuit restoration of various communication suites that support critical voice and data operations and capabilities.

    Requirements

    • Member must possess a favorably completed and adjudicated T3/T5 prerequisite.
    • Advanced Technical Field (ATF) IT accession Sailors (4YO) who previously completed IT Block Learning (CIN: A-150-1200) must also complete CIN: A-150-1201 to earn this NEC code.
    756ABarber

    Provides haircuts that conform to Navy grooming standards; maintains barber equipment; meets sanitation requirements.

    Requirements

    • EMN, ETN and MMN source rating personnel must be submarine designated.
    774CSubmarine Disqualification Tracker

    Member has been disqualified from serving on submarine duty and is still in the process of converting to another Source Rating. Once the conversion process is complete, this NEC code shall be achieved.

    772BMiniature/Microminiature Electronic Repair Inspector

    Performs annual recertification of miniature and microminiature technicians and 12-18 month 2M program validation per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).

    Requirements

    • Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
    • NEC code is normally assigned to E5-E8 AE and AT; and E7-E8 CTT, EM, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, GSE, IC, IT, MT, RW, STG and STS.
    • For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
    773B2M Instructor

    Conducts formal training course for Miniature and Microminiature Electronic Repair, 2M Inspector, Microminiature Recertification Training and 2M Instructor culminating in certification. Applies requirements of the Standard Maintenance Practices Miniature/Microminiature (2M) Electronic Assembly Repair (NAVSEA SE004-AK-TRS-010/2M, NAVAIR 01-1A-23) Technical Manual.

    Requirements

    • Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
    • NEC code normally assigned to AE, AT, EM, ET, FC, FT, GM, GSE, IC, MT, STG, STS.
    • For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
    783AMicrominiature Electronic Repair Technician

    Performs additional repairs beyond those taught to NEC code 784A technicians, e.g., repair of flexible conductors, multilayer conductors and laminates, illuminated panels, and removal and replacement of welded lead components and surface mounted devices per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.

    Requirements

    • Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000.
    • NEC code is normally assigned to AE, AT, CTT, EM, ET, FC, FCA, FT, GM, GSE, IC, MT, IT, RW, STG, STS, MN.
    • CIN: S-100-7300 and CDPs: 12WN, 12WP, 12WR, 12WS, 12WT are for use by the 2M MTR Fleet Coordinators only.
    • For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code.
    784AMiniature Electronic Repair Technician

    Performs identification, removal and application of conformal coatings, removal and replacement of discrete and multi-lead components, preparation and installation of eyelets, repair and replacement of conductors and laminates, proper connection of wires to terminal and connector cups, and other related repairs per NAVSEAINST 4790.17B and COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B.

    Requirements

    • Continued NEC code qualification requires recertification per the 2M MTR Certification Manual (NAVSEA TE000-AA-MAN-010/2M, NAVAIR SE-004-PQS-000).
    • NEC code is normally assigned to AE, AT, CTT, EM, ET, FC, FT, GM, GSE, IC, IT, MN, MT, RW, STG and STS.
    • CIN S-100-7200 and CDPs 12W8, 12W9, 12WB, 12WC are for use by 2M MTR Fleet Coordinators only.
    • For the CTT source rating only, NEC codes C00A, C02A and C04A are prerequisites for this NEC code. 271
    785ASDV MK8/MK11 Team Technician

    Performs maintenance and support of classified combatant submersible systems and related equipment assigned to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) Teams. Major equipment includes MK8 and MK11 SDVs, Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), Transport Systems, and accessory equipment.

    Requirements

    • Course K-431-0306 is for ETV and ITE, ITN, ITR ratings.
    • NEC code will be awarded upon completion of formal training program conducted at the Naval Special Warfare Center and recommendation of the Commanding Officer that certifies member as a qualified SDV MK8 and MK11 Team Technician.
    • The Naval Reserve indicator is "R" for ETV, ITE, ITN, ITR personnel.
    785GSpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Radio Telecommunications Operator (RTO)

    Provides full-spectrum Radio Frequency (RF) and Internet Protocol (IP) communications support to SOF mission sets.

    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 Radio Telecommunication Operator Training Course (RTOTC).
    • Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code for future inventory management.
    785HSpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Automated Information Systems Operator (AISO)

    Performs full-spectrum information systems operations in support to SOF mission-sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces, operationally leverages full-spectrum tactical communications capabilities during directed operations in the air, ground, maritime, cyberspace, and space domains to meet National objectives.

    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 Automated Information Systems Operator Training Course (AISOTC).
    • Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC code for future inventory management.
    785ISpecial Operations Forces (SOF) Advanced Technical Systems Operator (ATSO)

    Performs full-spectrum advanced technical system operations support as assigned in support of SOF mission-sets. When augmented to Joint Task Forces (JTFs), operationally leverages advanced technical systems and capabilities in the maritime, air, ground, and space 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 ATSOTC.
    • Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC. 274
    786AAdvance SEAL Delivery System Maintainer

    Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance training on the ASDS. Possesses the unique skills required to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on hull, mechanical, electronic and electronic and electrical systems on this new acquisition combatant submersible.

    Requirements

    • Formal training and PQS is required to receive this NEC code.
    • Personnel will normally be qualified in submarines.
    789AUnmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Operator

    Performs duties as a member, or in support of a UUV activity, to include sortie planning, launch and recovery, local or remote watch, post mission analysis, and organizational level maintenance.

    Requirements

    • To be eligible for this NEC Code member must have: a. Qualified on a Navy UUV system. b. Completed at least two weeks of formal classroom instruction on the operation and maintenance of UUVs (e.g., factory schooling, university short-course, MK-18 operator course, etc.). c. Completed twelve months of OJT and primary duties involved UUV operations.
    • Reserve Force members may satisfy the OJT requirement by 100 days of Annual Training (AT) and Active Duty for Training (ADT) or 18 months of Individual Duty for Training (IDT) and AT in support of UUV operations.
    • Submit NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 with endorsement from UUV activity. 277
    794ANaval Special Warfare (NSW) Communications Technician

    Operate and maintain ship and shore related communications systems as fielded by Naval Special Warfare; equipment is deployed and/or utilized with and by Mobile Communications Teams, commissioned ships, Special Boat Units, Seal and SDV Teams, and NSW Units.

    Requirements

    • Secret security clearance required.
    • Personnel must complete the Naval Special Warfare Communications course and be assigned to a Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Command. Upon reporting, personnel must complete the NSW Tactical Communications Technician JQR. NEC code shall only be awarded in accordance with the JQR certification procedures: awarding authority shall be Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command, N6, and may not be delegated. or Personnel must have completed the Special Operator Radio Course (SOROC) and be assigned to Joint Communications Unit. 280
    785KJSOC Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer (SITO)

    Coordinates full-spectrum signals intelligence (SIGINT) analysis for targeting to enable kinetic and non-kinetic effects in support of SOF mission-sets. Augments Joint Task Forces by (JTFs) 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 Signals Intelligence Targeting Officer Training Course (SITOTC) and JQR.
    • Member will retain all previously earned NEC codes upon awarding of this NEC.
    • Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be assigned to a USSOCOM subordinate unit at the time of the NEC request.
    • Member must complete SOCOM certified FMV/PED course of instruction (JSOC, AFSOC, NSWG-8).
    • Member's requesting activity must submit NAVPERS 1221/6 via their Echelon 2 for endorsement to BUPERS-312 for awarding of this NEC code.
    • Member must possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
    • Member must be selected for special duty assignment to JSOC or subordinate unit or Naval Special Warfare Group Eight or subordinate unit.
    • Member must complete SOSIT DEVOTC, subsequent technical skills training pipeline, and the unit-specific Job Qualification Requirement (JQR).

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