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futuredepper
03-02-2014, 06:39 PM
Hey everyone,

Just curious if someone can help shed some light on the topic of receiving NSW billets for either CTI or IS. Because this is such a "hush hush" position, I understand the secrecy. So far I have gathered that for a CTI, if given the right circumstances, he could be apart of the TIO (Tactical Information Operations) Program. And for an IS, he could receive the 3912 NEC as an NSW Intel Specialist.

I was wondering how accurate and updated this information is. Also, would anyone here be able to explain exactly what these 2 opportunities would present as far as mission objectives?

jzhaun
03-02-2014, 07:34 PM
Check out this thread (http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?p=41745) for information on TIO.

From what I understand it's a possibility for CTs, but only after re-enlistment. You can't get that type of job straight out of DLI/Corry. I'm a CTI (still in training, although I'm getting closer to the end), I don't know much about IS.

futuredepper
03-02-2014, 08:21 PM
Check out this thread (http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?p=41745) for information on TIO.

From what I understand it's a possibility for CTs, but only after re-enlistment. You can't get that type of job straight out of DLI/Corry. I'm a CTI (still in training, although I'm getting closer to the end), I don't know much about IS.

Thanks jzhaun,

MILPERSMAN 1306-984 states "Due to the nature of work and requirement to operate independently, first tour Sailors are not authorized to apply" ... Does "First tour" refer to a first enlistment overall, or just the first time going from Shore to Sea/Sea to Shore?

jzhaun
03-02-2014, 08:50 PM
CTIs don't have sea and shore rotations, we have CONUS and OCONUS rotations.

But yeah, by first-term they mean your first enlistment. Realistically - you spend a month or two on hold, then 6 months~ 1.5 years learning your language at DLI, then you go to follow-on training at a destination pretty much determined by your language (the NIOC in Hawaii, Georgia, Maryland or Texas), spend some more time in hold - it's common for people with CAT-IV languages to not start learning how to do their actual job until 2+ years into their enlistment.

There's no realistic way to accumulate the expertise necessary for stuff like Aircrew or TIO in your first term.

futuredepper
03-02-2014, 09:41 PM
Again, thank you jzhaun. You have been very helpful. I will keep doing research on IS.