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Barbazu
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Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks)
12-24-2018, 04:33 PM
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Ask A Spook! Cryptologic Questions
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386,965
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Barbazu
This depends a lot on how your recruiting command...
This depends a lot on how your recruiting command functions. The command that I work in requires that TS/SCI clearances be fully adjudicated before shipping. If that's the case where you're enlisting...
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Back From Bootcamp
12-11-2018, 07:43 PM
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3
New Sailor!
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18,941
Posted By
Barbazu
Thank you! That’s definitely helpful. I never...
Thank you! That’s definitely helpful. I never try to sugarcoat boot camp. I tell students and applicants that boot camp sucks and you’ll hate your life for the first few weeks. Haha!
Did you...
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CTN = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKS
11-27-2018, 09:20 PM
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3
CTN or IT?
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19,198
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Barbazu
It’s admirable that you want to serve your...
It’s admirable that you want to serve your country. And the Navy is the BEST way to do that. Although, I’m biased. CTN really is a cool rate, and I hope you get it! I started my Navy career as a...
Forum:
Back From Bootcamp
11-26-2018, 07:32 PM
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3
New Sailor!
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18,941
Posted By
Barbazu
Congratulations shipmate! So, I’m a recruiter....
Congratulations shipmate! So, I’m a recruiter. And I like to give my deppers the cold hard truth about boot camp. It’s been a minute since I was there and I know it’s changed quite a bit. So...
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CTN = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN NETWORKS
11-26-2018, 07:28 PM
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3
CTN or IT?
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19,198
Posted By
Barbazu
This is going to be a long post... Both rates are...
This is going to be a long post... Both rates are good. It’s really hard for a recruiter to say whether it’ll be open or not (btw, I’m a recruiter). But here’s the deal. If you go to MEPS and...
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Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks)
09-22-2018, 11:33 AM
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27
Failed CTN or CTR School??
Views:
41,800
Posted By
Barbazu
Yes. As a CTR there’s a big chance you’ll be...
Yes. As a CTR there’s a big chance you’ll be on a ship for your first tour. I really wish I went CTR. It’s such a cool rate. I worked in the CTR building and got to hear/see a ton of their...
Forum:
Bootcamp
09-18-2018, 04:23 PM
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Watches in Boot Camp
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12,729
Posted By
Barbazu
There is almost always someone on watch. There...
There is almost always someone on watch. There will be a watch at the door and a roving watch. However, during certain training events the watch will be secured. Starboard Watch and Port Watch create...
Forum:
Bootcamp
08-25-2018, 04:36 PM
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3
What to Bring to Great Lakes
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15,040
Posted By
Barbazu
Copies are sufficient.
Copies are sufficient.
Forum:
Bootcamp
08-25-2018, 07:45 AM
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3
What to Bring to Great Lakes
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15,040
Posted By
Barbazu
You’ll be given a packet with all the stuff you...
You’ll be given a packet with all the stuff you need as far as paperwork - I was anyway. You’ll need your dependent info and bank account stuff. Other than that it looks like you’re squared...
Forum:
Bootcamp
08-07-2018, 07:30 PM
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1
All Hand's Magazine "Making a Sailor"
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12,218
Posted By
Barbazu
YES! Thank you for posting this. I saw one of my...
YES! Thank you for posting this. I saw one of my RDCs on there. I can’t wait to watch her destroy these recruits. Haha!
Forum:
Bootcamp
07-18-2018, 07:52 AM
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Family Death While In Bootcamp or A School
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12,722
Posted By
Barbazu
I can’t give a definitive answer, but I’ll...
I can’t give a definitive answer, but I’ll tell you what I *think* would happen. Most likely they’d let you leave then bring you back into a different division that was at the same training...
Forum:
Bootcamp
06-20-2018, 06:07 AM
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Bruise on leg
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14,391
Posted By
Barbazu
I showed up to boot camp with a massive and...
I showed up to boot camp with a massive and extremely painful sunburn. Besides looking ridiculous I didn’t have any problems. You shouldn’t have any trouble so long as it’s not hindering you in...
Forum:
Bootcamp
03-04-2018, 09:22 PM
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4
Some questions
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14,751
Posted By
Barbazu
Great questions and you got some great answers....
Great questions and you got some great answers. The cellphone thing was a concern of mine (I have a wife and kids). My wife met me at the airport (at 0300 mind you) and gave me my cellphone before I,...
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AD = AVIATION MACHINISTS MATE
02-08-2018, 05:33 PM
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AD C School Reserves
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19,682
Posted By
Barbazu
You should definitely be getting some sort of...
You should definitely be getting some sort of BAH. It may not be the full BAH with dependents, but you should get partial - at least. Glad that a PS3 was able to assist you (I’m a PS3, too. Haha)....
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AD = AVIATION MACHINISTS MATE
02-04-2018, 07:55 PM
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AD C School Reserves
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19,682
Posted By
Barbazu
I wouldn’t think so. If I know the Navy Reserve...
I wouldn’t think so. If I know the Navy Reserve - and I’m pretty sure I do - they’ll jump at the chance to bring you home. It costs a lot of money to keep you in school. And the Navy is broke....
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CTT = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL
01-30-2018, 07:01 PM
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4
CTT questions/school
Views:
17,290
Posted By
Barbazu
I don’t know the specifics of the CTT rate. I...
I don’t know the specifics of the CTT rate. I was in the compound that taught CTR and CTN so I got to hear a lot of their stuff. Just going on what I do know I’d say brushing up on electronics...
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CTT = CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL
01-29-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies:
4
CTT questions/school
Views:
17,290
Posted By
Barbazu
I spent 6 months aboard Corry Station for CTN...
I spent 6 months aboard Corry Station for CTN before I was dropped. While I was there I saw dozens of CTN drops, a few CTR drops, and a couple of IT drops. But I never saw a single CTT drop. That...
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AD = AVIATION MACHINISTS MATE
01-29-2018, 08:04 PM
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7
AD C School Reserves
Views:
19,682
Posted By
Barbazu
I can’t give you a 100% definitive answer to...
I can’t give you a 100% definitive answer to this because it depends on so much. But I can give you an expert opinion... The AD rate technically doesn’t require an A-school (for SELRES). So,...
Forum:
Bootcamp
01-25-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies:
7
Female with dependents looking for advice!
Views:
16,785
Posted By
Barbazu
I’m a Personel Specialist. I started off as a...
I’m a Personel Specialist. I started off as a Crypto Networks, but that school was a bit too fast paced for this old man. I’m currently in the process of changing rates. Not sure what I’ll end...
Forum:
Bootcamp
01-22-2018, 12:28 PM
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7
Female with dependents looking for advice!
Views:
16,785
Posted By
Barbazu
I was away from my kids for 7 months while going...
I was away from my kids for 7 months while going through boot camp and a-school. I’m very close with my kiddos and had never been away from them. At the time they were 7 and 4. I’m not gonna lie....
Forum:
Powers of Attorney
01-12-2018, 05:50 PM
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4
TSP ???
Views:
37,287
Posted By
Barbazu
I would start a TSP right away. I devote 15% of...
I would start a TSP right away. I devote 15% of my check to it. Which one you do really depends on how much you’re willing to risk. I divvy mine up amongst all of them. But most of mine goes in the...
Forum:
Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks)
01-07-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies:
27
Failed CTN or CTR School??
Views:
41,800
Posted By
Barbazu
You’ll be issued a laptop once you class up....
You’ll be issued a laptop once you class up. Here’s a couple things to keep in mind...
They suck. They’re a piece of garbage.
And NEVER EVER NEVER NEVER EVER take your laptop into the...
Forum:
Bootcamp
12-27-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies:
11
Hearing test in bootcamp
Views:
21,726
Posted By
Barbazu
You’ll take the whole vision exam and hearing...
You’ll take the whole vision exam and hearing exam. You won’t get sent home unless your blind or deaf. As far as sexual infections, they only test for hiv. Maybe hepatitis. All this is supposed...
Forum:
Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks)
12-13-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies:
19
CTT or CTR?
Views:
36,827
Posted By
Barbazu
IT would be an option. You would work with...
IT would be an option. You would work with networks and radios, but you can end up in a lot of different places.
Forum:
Cryptologic/Intelligence (Spooks)
12-09-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies:
27
Failed CTN or CTR School??
Views:
41,800
Posted By
Barbazu
I scored a 92 on my asvab. In my class I had the...
I scored a 92 on my asvab. In my class I had the second highest score, but I got dropped and most of the others made it. Honestly, it’s more about your learning style than your intellect. It’s...
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