Cryptology ~ CTI ~ CTM ~ CTN ~ CTR ~ CTT ~ CWT Corry Station Pensacola Florida and Monterey California

Thank you, BT! Your information does help. I remember seeing a chart that listed this information and thought that Craig was the person who posted it.

Here is the info on all the CT ratings:

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ctratemoms/forum/topics/ct-info-ev...

All the newbies in this section need to know that we talk about everything in this group.  It can't be all Navy, all the time.  We enjoy listening about all types of stuff.  How people raise there kids is different for everyone. There is no right, there is no wrong.    One thing for sure, the Navy gives you a mature and capable young man or woman that will have the foundation to be a leader.  They will have the ability and knowledge to be successful  person in life.  To me, this is an honor, for me, as a parent to see my sailor's life change.  

Jeremy's - The CT rating is really confusing.  But we will get you up to speed.  There are a lot of CT moms here that have lived through the whole process.  They know it.  Just ask your questions.  We love explaining this stuff.  

Joy - It was great taking your son throughout the building. I hope he enjoyed it.  There is a lot more to the CT life that even the CT's don't know... I bet he will always remember being in the ground terminal.  

Thanks, Craig, for this comprehensive information. You are great!

Got a question..... I found my way to this group almost 2 years ago and was directed to join the CTI group. Now, I'm on a mission- my son is a CTI now but he is "aircrew". I haven't found any moms of CTI aircrew. I checked aircrew site and they never heard of it. My son went to a couple of extra schools after CTI school as part of the aircrew training. His class consisted of CTI's and CTR's.

Anyone here have a CTR aircrew son/daughter?

Clockard- My son was lucky in that his sailor friend had a car, so they (a group) would all go places together and chip in for the gas. He had great experiences because he was able to get off base! They need that relief and they don't have funds for taxis.

There is no reason for others to come across angry about child rearing- or try to make others feel bad for what they say on this forum. We are all here to support eachother and every single Mom on here loves their kids and sees the value of what the Navy has done and is giving them, to help them be men and women that not only learn to give back to our society - but they have become men and women who DEFEND US and their Country. Anyone who can take up arms and fight for their country- to me that is a MAN !!!

Thanks to all of you who have helped me through this whole experience with my sailor- all your comments - Craig, your wonderful advice and information- have made it so much easier for me to understand. I am so PROUD of our Men and women serving in today's military!  God keep then, watch over them, and protect them as they venture out into this insane world.

Well said NavyMom4! My son had a great time at Corry.  He didn't have his truck there but his roommate did. It was a wonderful growing experience for him. School was very stressful and he spent lots of time at the beach and the mall when he wasn't studying. He always went places in groups of 3 or more. He was there 10 months before he left for Hawaii. His last few months there, he was ready to move on and was really happy to leave, though.

I am a newbie...my 19 year old daughter arrived in Monterey a week ago.  Bootcamp was tough, but she is sooo happy to be in Monterey.  She is going to be a CTI, but I don't believe she will start classes until the end of March.  Can't wait to visit in March, especially since it was just her dad at PIR.  I am so proud of the way she is handling herself and making great choices and decisions.  She finally realizes that she can ask for and take advice from us, but she is now officially on her how own.  I haven't seen any Monterey posts, but we are trying to figure out if we can get her motorcycle to her.  With all the talk about cars, it's funny that she decided to sell hers and ditch the insurance.  She and her dad have taken up motorcycles as a hobby. 

Hello, I'm also a newbie.  My son arrived at Corry Station today to begin A School as a CTR on the 9th.  I'm hoping to develop some bonds with other families in this group and learn more about Navy-life.  I am daughter to a sailor, sister to two more sailors, wife of a sailor and now mother of a new sailor.  I guess you could say that salt runs in the family and we bleed haze gray.  I'm glad to be and eager to contribute and learn more about Corry Station.

Thanks Cinder...Craig actually told me about this site.  He helped me out by sending me pics of my son yesterday after PIR graduation.  He's a great source of much Corry Station knowledge!

Hi y'all! Although I've been a member of the group for some time now, this is my first time to post.  I'm just curious about the 'hounding' because my son is a CTT stationed in Norfolk since leaving Corry in November. He has some time left in the Navy, so my question is 'When does the hounding begin?' And, 'Where are some of the likely places he might be able to choose to go?'  I've got Colorado and DC/Maryland areas, any others?

Welcome Navymama! My son is also a CTR. He is stationed in Hawaii but is currently deployed. My son loves his job. Hopefully yours will too.

ah..think I found the right group now.  Have to say that following this board for the last few days has been interesting though!  I am finding the whole process of letting go a litle easier than most.  And, I am interested in the other aspects of Cryptology too. 

@sunshine73, that's exactly what my son wants to be doing; stationed in Hawaii.  My husband was stationed there for 5 yrs (before I met him).  I really want to see Pearl Harbor!  I know my son is going to have a blast doing CTR.  I think it's right up his alley!

ProudNavy - Various companies pay a bonus to their employee that refers a someone with a SBI clearance to join their company.  My company pay ~$5K.  Some pay more, some pay less.  It cost a lot of money to clear someone with a SBI access.  The normal wait is about 8 to 12 months to get cleared.  So, a uncleared employee is basically useless to the company until they are cleared.  However, if you already have a SBI clearance, then you are a walk in.  You will be cleared in 2 weeks or less.  So you will be hounded to give them a resume'.  Most companies don't hound you until you have less than 6 months left, unless you have a special skill.  With special skills they hound you about 1 before you get out.  

TLM - I am so confused.  I don't know why you think your parenting skill are being questioned.  I either missed a post, or someone deleted a post.  All I have seen so far is people saying how they would do things with their own sailors.  Can't we all express what we would do with our own sailors?  Everyone as a different view on things.  If we all had the same view, this world would be really boring place.

Now my question to the group, do you think this sailor is an idiot by recording his wife doing math calculations for all those to see?  I bet he didn't calculate the really boring night in the hotel he was about to have....~ha

Singingbird where is your son going to be stationed?  Enjoy your time with him.

Sure would be nice to talk to some mom's with sailor's in Monterrey. Are you out there? How does it go for them there. My sailor has been there just over a month and seems to be settling in okay...

Jangles,

Come over to CTI.  My sailor has been in Monterey for two weeks, loves it.

Will look into finding the CTI place, thanks Ducky...

For even more specialized information, we highly recommend these links:


CTN
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ctn

CTI
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/cti

Craig- my sailor will be back in Denver first week of July- He will be coming in for the birth of his 1st baby due July 4th.  He is arranging to get a "ticket" to come visit you for a tour-- are you going to be in town during the 1st week or possibly 2nd week of July ? (never know when babies decide to be born)... As soon as his wife starts labor, he gets to fly out immediately to be with her. Good time to see if he can pop over to visit the facilities.....Maybe last time he is in Denver for a long time. Let me know what I need to do to get him in touch with you. THANKS

Hope everyone is well...haven't been on for awhile but wanted to update a bit. Our 6 year CTT left Corry Oct 2011 and first deployment was Jan 2012. Spent 6 months in the Med and loved it. Not due for another deployment until Jan 2014 EXCEPT was just "loaned" to another ship and deployed with one week's notice back to the Med. Suppose to be 60 days, but has a 90-day contract. Now with budget cuts the ship may be deployed longer than the original 6 months slated and he may be on for the whole time as a replacement may not be sent over. He and his wife are upbeat and positive knowing this is great for advancement.

Hi Rorysmom,

What is the Med?  My son is a 6 year CTT and left Corry Oct. 2012 and is on his first deployment on a Carrier. 

So sorry! Mediterranean - I can never spell that right!

LOL that is ok just wasn't sure if it was an acronym.

Hi singingbird...I hope they meet! Our son had the greatest time in ports last deployment. The pictures were beautiful and he had amazing adventures good and bad lol. I'm sure yours will have the same!

Hey everybody...haven't commented on here in awhile but I read it all the time. Just received crazy news from our CTR. First, he is being sent to Hawaii for 3 yrs AND is getting married before he leaves!!! 

Karen-Tucson- Congrats to your sailor reenlisting- I am hoping my sailor does the same- even though the bonus is low, better than what is out there in this economy right now. Hawaii sounds nice!

Karen-So sad about the bonus but not surprised with the budget woes the way they are. My heart still goes out to the crew of the Truman whose deployment was cancelled 40 hours before they were to leave on the 8th. Many had given up apartments, sent families home to other states and put their belongings in storage. Somewhere between 4000 to 5000 sailors.

My son is in CTR school at Corry and has been there since around the first of the year. I don't know the name of his barracks but he said it's the one that's okay - not the really nice ones or the really bad ones. Anyway, he told me he can't get internet in his room because the the wireless service (that you can buy) sucks.  Anytime he wants to use the internet, he has to go to MWR center.  Has anyone had any success in getting internet service in the barracks?

Linda Rae, My son was there 10 months and complained about the internet the whole time.

It is a high security base and the internet is terrible my son had huge megabytes on his phone.

Okay this is going to be a long one I think. My Sailor contracted MRSA while in Bootcamp. It was really bad. She finally got to the ER last week. She has some serious other medical issues that she wants to address with a doctor off base. Since the bootcamp doctors didn't pay attention to this serious case of MRSA, she doesn't trust any of them. Anyway she has asked petty officers questions about the health care and everyone she asks gives her different conflicting info. She is so frustrated. She is not sure whether she has the Tri-Care(?) or whether she can even go off base to another doctor. Can anyone tell me exactly who she can talk to to get correct information. She is also afraid to miss school, which she would have to do because of school hours and medicals hours. She needs to get to a doctor who can help her as soon as possible. There seems to be a huge lack of communication there.

Someone please help!

She does have Tri-Care that starts the day she in in BC.  The Navy medical people should refer her to anther doctor if they feel that they cannot provide the correct medical care.  That's all I know sorry can't be of more help.