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Comment by Craig on December 4, 2010 at 1:27pm

clockard,
I bet the PSD told your son that he couldn't take the test last March because they didn't order the test. I use to fight this battle every year for my guys. It always seemed like every other cycle they would screw it up and not order a dang test for one of the guys. What your sailor should have done is requested a "split test", however, I'd say 98% of the Navy doesn't know this rule exist. This rule is out of BUPERINST 1430.16F.

Go here > http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/648D1DBD-58F2-4A73-9E07-8A22B3...
Look at page 6-5, which is page 78 of 160. Para 607 says this:

607. SPLITTING EXAMINATIONS
a. If there is an eligible candidate without an examination
and another candidate is taking the same examination, the
examination booklet will be "split" and shared between the two
candidates (designated “A” and “B”). Separate the examination
booklet into two equal parts (staple to prevent loss of pages);
give each candidate one-half of the booklet; and administer the
examination to each candidate simultaneously. When both
candidates have finished their respective halves, a proctor will
examine each half, remove any markings made by the first user,
and exchange the halves. There is no time limit for completion
of the first half, but the overall 3-hour time limit must be
observed. Should one candidate finish the first portion prior
to their "sharing" candidate, do not rush the "working"
candidate. Allot each candidate a 3-hour testing period. In
recording the examination serial number on the answer sheet,
each candidate will use the same number. Denote duplicate use
only on the letter of transmittal by entering (DUP) after the
examination serial number of both candidates. No more than two
candidates may use the same examination booklet.
b. Duplicate use is authorized only if the examination can
be administered to both candidates on the scheduled date of
administration.

btw: clockard, I knew you were missing me posting my links, so I felt obligated to do it....I mean its the Christmas season and all.... It's time to give... ~ha

Comment by Craig on December 4, 2010 at 12:06am

Christmas idea!
I'm not sure if you guys have already bought your sailors their Christmas gifts, but I posted this on my website, and this might be something you might want to get them as a stocking stuffer.... It's a CAC card reader (Smart Card). You might what to read about it, and see if this is something you might want to buy them...
http://www.navyfamilies.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=17616

Comment by NavyWife620 on December 3, 2010 at 11:37pm

oh...and Clockard, i would LOVE to go to MD. I was raised there. I miss it :) how hard is the base housing to get into there? I hear its super tough :(

Comment by NavyWife620 on December 3, 2010 at 11:19pm

Craig... i dont know any of those lol... it's the ion program. now that may be the same as some of those :) im a bit clueless as to what it really is. he says he should know by January. hopefully

Comment by Craig on December 3, 2010 at 10:55pm

NIOC = Navy Information Operations Command
In the old days it was called Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA) or Navy Security Group Detachement (NSGD).

You can find almost all the NIOC locations at this link:
http://www.usncra.org/docs/NNWG-Command-Brief-01JAN2009.ppt
Look at page 15

Comment by Deena/SHIP 06 DIV 944 on December 3, 2010 at 7:50am

My daughter doesn't typically have test anxiety...until now!! getting nervous here. Also they gave her the flumist vaccine...and now she is sick! Uggh! Did she have to take it? Why not offer the shot?

Comment by CTmomof3 on December 2, 2010 at 7:31pm

Ok, it's done. The son raised his hand today. Just missed the CTN position. 9 openings and 12 people wanting it. So, he's a CTR just like his brother. Although the recruiter says he's putting in for a change..My roller coaster has come to an end for now at least...Still can't believe I will have 2 Navy sons.

Comment by CTmomof3 on December 1, 2010 at 7:44am

I keep hearing what you're saying Craig about not being able to switch but his recruiter keeps telling him different. He wants CTN then CTR He was told again yesterday that no matter what rate he chooses tomorrow the paperwork will already be in place to switch once the CTN opens. I just don't believe it and I don't want call/say the recruiter is lying BUT.... My thought was to stay QNJ and keep checking everyweek. But NO is recruiter say pick a job tomorrow and you won't have to go back to meps again "they" whoever that is will change the rate automatically once it opens.. My son was shown a list that the classifiers have of everyone that is waiting to switch. Sound to me like a waiting list at a dentist office "well call you when we have an opening" Isn't meps too busy for that.

Comment by Craig on December 1, 2010 at 12:27am

NavyWife - Just curious are you talking about Red and Blue Team Operations? or are you talking about STA-21 or some other non-CTN type of program?

Comment by NavyWife620 on November 30, 2010 at 10:48pm

Hi Everyone!! I haven't been on in awhile. But I was reading some of the past posts. It seems like everyone has trouble cross-rating to CTN. Im glad that we weren't the only ones!!! We got orders last week!!! We are going to Ft. Gordon in GA... however apparantly that may change to MD depending on if he gets picked up for another program when he'e done with CTN school... how are everyones CTN's doing down there in FL??

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