More CTN Reserve Questions

Barbazu · 03-18-2016, 09:29 PM

I'd like to see some different parts of the world, but I'm just honored and thankful that I get to be a part of the worlds greatest Navy! Even if it ends up being 20 years in the reserves. Thanks for your help!

FlyNavy · 03-18-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbazu

I'd like to see some different parts of the world, but I'm just honored and thankful that I get to be a part of the worlds greatest Navy! Even if it ends up being 20 years in the reserves. Thanks for your help!

Anytime!

CTN is a badass job dude. You'll love it.

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Barbazu · 03-31-2016, 09:40 AM

This is more of a reserve related question than a CTN specific question, but I'm curious. Can a reservist fill mobilization orders outside of their rate? I mean, do they even offer those types of things? I'd be willing to scrub toilets in London if the job became available.

FlyNavy · 03-31-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbazu

This is more of a reserve related question than a CTN specific question, but I'm curious. Can a reservist fill mobilization orders outside of their rate? I mean, do they even offer those types of things? I'd be willing to scrub toilets in London if the job became available.

When they put out mobilization opportunities they will also include a list of rates/ranks they will accept to apply for them. The only ones that are typically really exclusive are any CT, spec war, or flying mobilizations (for obvious reasons).

So yes, there are opportunities to do stuff out of rate.

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Barbazu · 03-31-2016, 07:54 PM

Awesome! I've been married 9 years and I have two kids. I've done so much gross stuff... I'll wipe asses if I get to go to Australia. Haha! Already done it in Arkansas.

hustini · 04-23-2016, 08:15 AM

I'm in a similar situation as Barbazu. 33y/o joining the Reserve as a CTN. Just completed my Master's in Cyber this week and obviously already have a B.A. Decided to get a M.A. in Cyber to do a career change. I don't have a TS or any IT experience or any Certs yet so I figured now would be a perfect time to serve and have those taken care of in a career I see myself doing well in (and trying to get into).

So I'm doing a delayed entry...I am also going to put together an officer application to see if I even get selected. My question now is, if by some select chance I do get picked up for OCS, do I still get that technical training (A & C school) that I would as a CTN? I was also told (by my recruiter of course) that it's also possible that if you do well in A/C school you can begin putting together and officer package. Is that true?

Keep in mind my age, which I know is running out for officer, I guess I'm wondering how many chances I have? Also, would I get that same technical training to make myself more marketable in the civilian side as an officer as I would enlisted?

LT Guppy · 04-23-2016, 09:01 AM

No, if you go to OCS, your enlisted contract is basically voided.

You can apply for a commission at any point in your career. Selection boards are held throughout the year. Some people apply many times before being selected.

03-18-2016, 09:29 PM	#1
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	I'd like to see some different parts of the world, but I'm just honored and thankful that I get to be a part of the worlds greatest Navy! Even if it ends up being 20 years in the reserves. Thanks for your help!

03-31-2016, 09:40 AM	#3
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	This is more of a reserve related question than a CTN specific question, but I'm curious. Can a reservist fill mobilization orders outside of their rate? I mean, do they even offer those types of things? I'd be willing to scrub toilets in London if the job became available.

03-31-2016, 07:54 PM	#5
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Awesome! I've been married 9 years and I have two kids. I've done so much gross stuff... I'll wipe asses if I get to go to Australia. Haha! Already done it in Arkansas.

04-23-2016, 08:15 AM	#6
hustini Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	I'm in a similar situation as Barbazu. 33y/o joining the Reserve as a CTN. Just completed my Master's in Cyber this week and obviously already have a B.A. Decided to get a M.A. in Cyber to do a career change. I don't have a TS or any IT experience or any Certs yet so I figured now would be a perfect time to serve and have those taken care of in a career I see myself doing well in (and trying to get into). So I'm doing a delayed entry...I am also going to put together an officer application to see if I even get selected. My question now is, if by some select chance I do get picked up for OCS, do I still get that technical training (A & C school) that I would as a CTN? I was also told (by my recruiter of course) that it's also possible that if you do well in A/C school you can begin putting together and officer package. Is that true? Keep in mind my age, which I know is running out for officer, I guess I'm wondering how many chances I have? Also, would I get that same technical training to make myself more marketable in the civilian side as an officer as I would enlisted?

04-23-2016, 09:01 AM	#7
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	No, if you go to OCS, your enlisted contract is basically voided. You can apply for a commission at any point in your career. Selection boards are held throughout the year. Some people apply many times before being selected.