Chances of getting IT

xDeftones · 05-01-2015, 08:13 PM

Anyone have any idea how likely the chances of getting IT are? I qualify based on my ASVAB scores, but of course nothing is guaranteed. Just wondering if anyone knows if IT's are in need right now.

FutureND · 05-01-2015, 08:19 PM

I feel like this was answered for you in your last post... Nobody knows, nobody is going to know. The only time you will find out if/when it's available is when you are sitting at MEPS and they tell you what is available.

FlyNavy · 05-01-2015, 08:21 PM

The rate as a whole is at 93% right now, moving to 92% next FY. So there's a good chance they'll have a spot open as long as you meet ASVAB and security clearance requirements.

That being said though; that's the rate as a whole. E3 and below is 53% for sea, but also 134% for shore. So while the rate as a whole is lower than 100%, that doesn't dictate what the ECM is gonna have open for new recruits coming in.

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EDIT: On the sea/shore aspect, you don't get to pick. They could still balance that out by moving those shore guys out to sea billets. So don't read super hard into the 53% number. But your chances look decent overall.

Teck3 · 05-02-2015, 01:39 AM

I signed my ATF/IT contract exactly one month prior to your post, and the 6 year IT (Advanced Technical Field program) was the only rate available from the ones I wanted (IT 4/6yr, GM, MA, CTN, CTM). Can't say it's still like that, but IT was the only rate available for me (and it's the 6 year enlistment), but I'd think there might be a decent chance it's available.

Won't know 'til they look it up, though.

xDeftones · 05-03-2015, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

The rate as a whole is at 93% right now, moving to 92% next FY. So there's a good chance they'll have a spot open as long as you meet ASVAB and security clearance requirements.

That being said though; that's the rate as a whole. E3 and below is 53% for sea, but also 134% for shore. So while the rate as a whole is lower than 100%, that doesn't dictate what the ECM is gonna have open for new recruits coming in.

/r
CTT1

EDIT: On the sea/shore aspect, you don't get to pick. They could still balance that out by moving those shore guys out to sea billets. So don't read super hard into the 53% number. But your chances look decent overall.

You're becoming my best friend with all this info man, thank you so much! I don't care as far as doing sea or shore duty. I definitely meet the ASVAB requirements, and doubt I'll have a problem with the security clearances.

FlyNavy · 05-03-2015, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xDeftones

You're becoming my best friend with all this info man, thank you so much! I don't care as far as doing sea or shore duty. I definitely meet the ASVAB requirements, and doubt I'll have a problem with the security clearances.

No problem!

Yep so as long as you meet those, it's just about the rating having open billets the day you go down. If they do, you're good to go!

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CTT1

Tay · 05-05-2015, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CTT1(SW)Griffin

No problem!

Yep so as long as you meet those, it's just about the rating having open billets the day you go down. If they do, you're good to go!

/r
CTT1

I'm shipping as a IT too. Would there ever be a chance that a It could volunteer to support Seals Teams or do SpecOp missions?

FlyNavy · 05-05-2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tay

I'm shipping as a IT too. Would there ever be a chance that a It could volunteer to support Seals Teams or do SpecOp missions?

There are NSW opportunities for ITs, yes. But they're gonna want you to have at least a full tour (ie, 4 years) as an IT before they'll seriously consider your package. Reason being is they don't want to be training a completely fresh Sailor; they want you to have some experience doing your job first.

Reference instruction MILPERSMAN 1306-986

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05-01-2015, 08:13 PM	#1
xDeftones Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 6	Chances of getting IT Anyone have any idea how likely the chances of getting IT are? I qualify based on my ASVAB scores, but of course nothing is guaranteed. Just wondering if anyone knows if IT's are in need right now.

05-02-2015, 01:39 AM	#4
Teck3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 46 Rep Power: 47	I signed my ATF/IT contract exactly one month prior to your post, and the 6 year IT (Advanced Technical Field program) was the only rate available from the ones I wanted (IT 4/6yr, GM, MA, CTN, CTM). Can't say it's still like that, but IT was the only rate available for me (and it's the 6 year enlistment), but I'd think there might be a decent chance it's available. Won't know 'til they look it up, though. __________________ MEPS with USMC: 20140719 Transfer to USN: 20141220 DEP - 20150401 as IT Ship - 20151019 (currently at RTC)

05-01-2015, 08:19 PM	#2
FutureND Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Posts: 756 Rep Power: 140	I feel like this was answered for you in your last post... Nobody knows, nobody is going to know. The only time you will find out if/when it's available is when you are sitting at MEPS and they tell you what is available.

05-01-2015, 08:21 PM	#3
FlyNavy Active Duty Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Secret Secret Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 262	The rate as a whole is at 93% right now, moving to 92% next FY. So there's a good chance they'll have a spot open as long as you meet ASVAB and security clearance requirements. That being said though; that's the rate as a whole. E3 and below is 53% for sea, but also 134% for shore. So while the rate as a whole is lower than 100%, that doesn't dictate what the ECM is gonna have open for new recruits coming in. /r CTT1 EDIT: On the sea/shore aspect, you don't get to pick. They could still balance that out by moving those shore guys out to sea billets. So don't read super hard into the 53% number. But your chances look decent overall.