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Comment by Craig on April 7, 2012 at 1:01am

sammy - Yea they keep their cell phones.  Originally I thought it was the stupidest thing ever.  But now, I've changed my mind.  The reason is they keep the cells locked up, and they can only use them when the RDC say it's ok (just like the Navy).  However, when the time comes their is no waiting to use a phone, they just turn them on and dial.  The RDC's can get everyone in & out within 20 minutes, everyone.  I totally think it's the smartest thing ever

Per the cross-rating.  Yea, it sucks for those that are true CTN's (ie the ones that came in originally as CTN's).  Their Time in Service (TIS) gives them a lot more points.  But where the cross-rating guys will fail is they are not use to the lingo or mission.  I think it will actually equal out for the test.  The reason is they cross-rated guys will do really bad on the rating related questions but will do great on the General Navy question.  The true CTN's will do great on the Rating related questions, and will do ok on the General Navy questions. So, I think it's kind-of equal...

Comment by sammy1990 on April 6, 2012 at 12:27pm

ps... did your daughter get to keep her cell phone? 

Comment by sammy1990 on April 6, 2012 at 12:26pm

basic, craig, basic training. boot=Navy ;o) About being over manned, my sailor tells me that the # of sailors that have cross rated INTO ctn will hurt them come time to test for E-5. That they have many years and badges more then our newbies thus will generally be promoted first. Not that they don't deserve it (they have paid their dues) It just is different than the E-5 testing from a short time ago. Or so i am told. 

Comment by Debbie G. on April 5, 2012 at 3:56pm

Thanks for clarifying this for me. I don't understand why more aren't taking civilian jobs either; supposedly they pay really, really well.  My son won't finish his 6 years active till he's 31.  He really wants to do DEVGRU but if he doesn't, I would imagine he will want to go into civilian life after his 6 years especially since he has a college degree.

Comment by Debbie G. on April 5, 2012 at 12:24pm

Craig ... my son is in A school for CTN and is due to graduate 7/5. Does this also apply to him? He hasn't mentioned anything to me; he's in for 6 years plus 2 years reserve. And sorry, what is PTS? Thanks.

Comment by Craig on April 5, 2012 at 10:14am

Hey all,

Sorry for being UA.  My daughter is in week 2 of boot camp and I spend a lot of time writing.  She tells me about 5 gals have no family writing them, so I have to come up with various letters to each so they have don't have the same letter to talk about.  

Secondly, this totally sucks, but CTN is really, really overmanned.  They are beginning to ask people to cross-rate to CTR when they submit their PTS.  This is not a good thing.  If this happens, they need to start researching jobs in the civilian sector that uses their skills as CTN's.  There is way more money to be made as a skilled CTN.  They need to starting thinking on their options.

Comment by sammy1990 on March 8, 2012 at 8:11am

@ robin... my sailor failed one test... in the first month. that was a god sent since failing it taught him how to study correctly (didn't have to study to know the details intimately and be able to use them, but more to know and not forget all the details for the test) and to study each night whether he felt he needed to or not (since they were learning so very much at one time). that was his method, but everyone is different. and honestly, I judged how hard he thought the test was going to be off of the panicked "send out a prayer request" the night before a test. This request was from someone who was never particularly religious! LOL.So... how many requests did I send out? I'm thinking all but two tests (from the very end) got one. It is not an easy course. That said, his class had only one person fall back. Everyone else graduated together. Just support her, and pray for her. She will do fine!

Comment by Craig on March 8, 2012 at 2:12am

This is good.... It just came out today....

Cryptologic Technician (Networks) 1st Class (IDW/EXW) Ricky Durr is the only CTN aboard Vinson. Listen as he explains his role in computer network defense for the strike group.

http://cvn70blogspot.tumblr.com/post/18909412434/cryptologic-techni...

Comment by mplunkert on March 7, 2012 at 8:20pm

My son is in JCAC which is set to graduate March 23.  But he has still not heard where he is headed next.  Does anyone have a sailor in this class who has heard where they are headed next?  I'm getting antsy waiting to know.

Comment by prov2324mom on March 7, 2012 at 9:56am

Congratulations to your daughter robin. I was so happy when graduation day came for my son. He had been at BUDs in Coronado but dropped after pneumonia and getting a foot infection from a stingray sting. He was lucky to get into JCAC. He went from full throttle physical to full throttle academic. He worked very hard though and now he is at Ft. Meade and is excelling in(and liking) his job. Good luck to your daughter in the rest of the class!

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