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01-16-2013, 10:34 PM | #1 |
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Prepping for the CTN "A"/"C" school
Hi All!
Just a quick simple question for anyone who knows about the schooling for CTNs. I have heard that it has one of the highest attrition rates and I am concerned that I may be underprepared. Is there anything that I should look into prior to leaving for boot camp/ "A" School? A list of books? youtube videos? Thanks! Future Sailor Kregel |
01-29-2013, 02:57 PM | #2 |
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http://www.learntosubnet.com/
was recommended this to help out in the later weeks. I'm down in Pensacola now in CTN school, which is known as JCAC by the way. Its basically A and C school combined. not including holding, its 25 weeks long, and pretty fast paced. |
01-29-2013, 02:59 PM | #3 |
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oh yeah the attrition rate thing is no joke. All the other CTN's ive talked to, the first thing they ask is "So have you heard the horror stories? Cause their all true." People fail out or are set back all the time. But i hope you enjoy studying!
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01-29-2013, 06:52 PM | #4 |
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What is CTN?
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01-29-2013, 10:03 PM | #5 |
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navy hackers =P
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01-30-2013, 02:44 PM | #6 |
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Thanks Argo!
I'll check this out. A friend in the OP-Intel Community out in Norfolk told me to find a CompTIA Network+ study guide and read/memorize it... I have kind of a personal question if you don't mind. But what was your background prior to A school? college? interests? and are you having any issues at JCAC? anything I should be on the lookout for :D Thanks again! Kregel |
02-01-2013, 10:56 PM | #7 | |
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Like Kreto, I am also interested in learning as much as i can about CTN's. If you have time could you answer some of the questions i have. Such as: What was your ASVAB score(if you don't mind disclosing), what rank are you and will be when you finish A school, and is the CTN rate a 4/5/6 year commitment. I'm just curious because there is little information on this rate. Thank you |
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02-03-2013, 09:30 PM | #8 | |
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If you are interested I would suggest looking into that website Argo posted and that OPINTEL friend in Norfolk I was talking about sent me a copy of his CompTIA Network+ study guide... ill link an B&N page for you http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Com...8&cm_mmca2=pla GOOD LUCK! |
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02-13-2013, 12:13 AM | #9 |
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02-13-2013, 06:26 AM | #10 |
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Maybe the OP doesn't feel that a commission would be right for them. Maybe they tried an didn't get selected. Maybe they would rather be more hands on and not run the chance of getting stuck pushing paper work. There are a ton of reasons why one would not try for a commission.
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02-13-2013, 06:38 PM | #11 | |
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Besides that, I have no problem with working my ass off and I eventually plan on seeking a Commission. I just want to know the job, have the training, and test the waters (I might not even like the military life)... all in due time... and at least this way I will already have connections and an "in" for when I go for commission... -Kreto |
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12-30-2013, 12:23 PM | #12 | |
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What kind of stuff did they have you do during holding? |
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01-08-2014, 12:28 AM | #13 |
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First of all, whoever said CTNs are Navy hackers...it is a big misrepresentation. CTNs don't hack anything. I know because I am a CTN2 (and also for those who don't think you can do it, I made 2nd class in less than 18 months). Seriously...stop saying that you hack because you don't. They teach you BASIC computer vulnerabilities and you do SOME exploiting but that is not what you will be doing. A very small percentage of CTNs actually become operators where they DO hack, and that is not even a CTN specific billet.
All I can say about your school in Corry is to take it seriously. Its intense but not impossible. I saw some really dumb people skate by and their reputations as dirt bags followed them to their commands. I also saw people who didn't even know how to turn on a computer pass who are good sailors (I am stationed with them now). That school is a golden opportunity for those of you who have signed on to be CTNs. You won't get training like that in any other job. I understand the need for information and wanting to know all you can before you go, but your experience will be different from anyone else's. Just calm down and let it happen. Also, don't count on anyone in Great Lakes knowing ANYTHING about what CTNs do. Sometimes your RDCs or your other instructors will have Q&A and I used to hate it that one or two idiots would ask about their rates. Don't even ask. |
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As far as best places, they each have their pluses and minuses. Personally I'd like Hawaii, but some folks don't like island life so they would prefer Georgia or something. It's all just personal preference. /r CTT1 |
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