Chances of getting IT

Spook · 05-05-2015, 09:53 AM

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

Tay · 05-05-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

Ok and do you know if it's hard to classify as a second class swimmer? I just read that you have to be a second class swimmer.

FlyNavy · 05-05-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay

Ok and do you know if it's hard to classify as a second class swimmer? I just read that you have to be a second class swimmer.

It's not that bad. If you're a decent swimmer you'll be fine.

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FlyNavy · 05-05-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spook

Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

You guys wouldn't be doing Intel. You'd be doing the tactical comms work.

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Tay · 05-15-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

You guys wouldn't be doing Intel. You'd be doing the tactical comms work.

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Do you know how close you can to completing a bachelors degree in 4 years?

saltysailor · 06-23-2015, 11:32 AM

Most commands won't let you take college classes for at least the first 6 months to first year. You can't take classes in Boot camp or A School. If you are an IT, that's about 7-8 months, plus the time at your command. Unless you come in with college credits, you probably won't finish a bachelor's in a 4 year contract.

ShotOfWSC · 06-24-2015, 04:28 AM

Don't plan on taking college courses anytime soon. First focus on leaning your job and getting your qualifications.

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CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie · 06-24-2015, 05:05 AM

Let me give all the deppers some truth. I thought it would be possible to still be able to start doing college classes right away. As soon as I got to my first command, I found out that it isn't that easy. For the first reason, you have to get your IDW, or your commands warfare pin, before you can even start applying for TA. This can take anywhere from a couple months to a max of 3 years. On top of that, you have your watch quals. You have to go around and get trained in the different watches that is mandatory for you to stand. And then after that, you have your actual job qualifications. I was told mine would take around 4 months. And I haven't even gotten to my job yet. I have been here for two months and it could be another possible two months of being here before i get to my job.

So let's add this all up, 2 months of bootcamp+ however long your a school was (5 months for me) + 2 months for warfare pin (if you are an extremely motivated sailor) + job qualification (4 months for me).

That's over a year, and that's not including the time I'm stuck here in holding. Nothing I could do would be able to make this process go faster. No matter how motivated I am, bootcamp will take two months, a school would still taken 5 months. And there's nothing I can do to speed up my clearance so I can get to my job. And since I don't have my clearance. I can't really do my warfare pin. So yeah I said I was going to try and do college courses right away. But things come up and it's not as easy as it sounds.

Of course you can do clept tests and other similar things depending on your command. But actual college courses, it's going to be difficult to get started right away. At least for your first year.

06-24-2015, 05:05 AM	#8
CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie Active Duty Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: That's classified Posts: 204 Rep Power: 76	Let me give all the deppers some truth. I thought it would be possible to still be able to start doing college classes right away. As soon as I got to my first command, I found out that it isn't that easy. For the first reason, you have to get your IDW, or your commands warfare pin, before you can even start applying for TA. This can take anywhere from a couple months to a max of 3 years. On top of that, you have your watch quals. You have to go around and get trained in the different watches that is mandatory for you to stand. And then after that, you have your actual job qualifications. I was told mine would take around 4 months. And I haven't even gotten to my job yet. I have been here for two months and it could be another possible two months of being here before i get to my job. So let's add this all up, 2 months of bootcamp+ however long your a school was (5 months for me) + 2 months for warfare pin (if you are an extremely motivated sailor) + job qualification (4 months for me). That's over a year, and that's not including the time I'm stuck here in holding. Nothing I could do would be able to make this process go faster. No matter how motivated I am, bootcamp will take two months, a school would still taken 5 months. And there's nothing I can do to speed up my clearance so I can get to my job. And since I don't have my clearance. I can't really do my warfare pin. So yeah I said I was going to try and do college courses right away. But things come up and it's not as easy as it sounds. Of course you can do clept tests and other similar things depending on your command. But actual college courses, it's going to be difficult to get started right away. At least for your first year. __________________

05-05-2015, 09:53 AM	#1
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nowhere Posts: 104 Rep Power: 19	Depends on the IT. Some ITs are in the rate mainly for the low key intel work. Others not so much. All the IT would have to do would be submit a package up the chain of command. I don't have too much knowledge in the area, but its no uncommon.

06-23-2015, 11:32 AM	#6
saltysailor Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Coronado Posts: 29 Rep Power: 9	Most commands won't let you take college classes for at least the first 6 months to first year. You can't take classes in Boot camp or A School. If you are an IT, that's about 7-8 months, plus the time at your command. Unless you come in with college credits, you probably won't finish a bachelor's in a 4 year contract.

06-24-2015, 04:28 AM	#7
ShotOfWSC Active Duty Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Down in the dungeon Posts: 34 Rep Power: 9	Don't plan on taking college courses anytime soon. First focus on leaning your job and getting your qualifications. /R IT2