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Old 05-30-2015, 12:41 PM   #1
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Default CTN FAQ I made from Reddit

Note: Information was stolen from many users on Reddit, credit will be given when credit is due!

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Hey all, I wanted to compile all the CTN information I could find on and off of Reddit into one post, hope this helps you, as my research has helped me.

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1. [What CTNs do, deployment information, some A-School information, Duty Stations, and a tad bit of information on the ION pipeline] (http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...r_information/)
FAQ Written by /u/freshdolphin, other great responses by/u/NotAnNSAGuyPromise



2. [What *does* a CTN do when attached to NSW commands?](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...e_says_actual/)
Posted by /u/mikegymnastics



2. [JCAC/CTN study tips](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...tn_study_tips/)
Posted by /u/hessian_peel


3. [What's an average day as a CTN like?](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...rage_day_like/)
Posted by /u/JayHerlth


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Note about ATF/ CTN written by /u/jakizely December of 2014

Talk with the recruiter. They will have all of the current information. However, last I knew, it was still a 6 year contract, and you would get the automatic E4 advancement (ATF program, Advanced Technical Field). For E4, all you have to do it wait the time in rate for it.
The 6 year contract is broken down into two parts. A 4 year contract and a 2 year obliserve. That means that the 2 years are not "permanent".
For example, you can have them dropped if you sign another contract before you hit those two years.
I had a 6 year contract, with the 2 year obliserve, and re-enlisted for 6 (for the bonus money) and so now my total time served is 10 years instead of 12.
I think the minimum is 4 year re-enlistment to have the obliserve dropped. So you can get the bonus money for reenlisting for 4 years, but only serve an extra 2.
The ATF program and any bonus money WILL be on your contract. Don't sign it unless they are both there

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Note about studying for JCAC: I feel like there are two schools of thought here. Either you prep alittle bit, on what some CTNs that recently went through the pipeline said, or just be ready to be hit with schoolwork.
I think the most important thing for hopeful CTNs is when you get to JCAC,is to **STUDY** your butt off.


General Testing info: From my CTN post 6 months ago, [here](http://www.reddit.com/r/navy/comment...tn_any_around/), I learned that failing on tests is a 75, but you really want to get above an 80 on your tests. The Whole thing about JCAC is
that you can't party much, because you need to be studying.


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Associated Navy Documents/ Webpages regarding CTN

1. [CTN/ Intel roles in NSW](http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np...s/1306-984.pdf)

2. [CTN Career Path](http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np...eer%20path.pdf)

3. [CTN Overview from Navy.mil/bunpers](http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-np...Pages/CTN.aspx)

4. [Navy CTN Rating Sheet](https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/enlist..._cards/ctn.pdf)

5. [Career Road-map as of **MAY 2015**,](https://www.cool.navy.mil/usn/LaDR/ctn_e1_e9.pdf)
Note about the Career Road Map: If you dig around you'll see that the Navy is willing to pay for all kinds of Certs for you.

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So, I hope this helps, and if I left anything out, message me (looking at you /u/NotAnNSAGuyPromise and /u/CTNope)!
Also, I might edit the post and create sections like 'studying for JCAC', 'Advancement Opportunities', etc.


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Also feel free to post up questions that I could add to the FAQ, and if things get too cluttered, I'll remake the post.

EDIT: Formatting



EDIT: [What kind of person fails out of JCAC](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...ac_ctn_school/)


EDIT: [Leave at JCAC around the holidays](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...hool_question/)


EDIT: [CTN Duty Stations right outta A school](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...lable_billets/)


EDIT: [Drug usage and TS/ SCI clearance](http://www.reddit.com/r/newtothenavy...sci_clearance/)

UPDATED AS OF: 6/18/2015

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