What are CTN's eligible for?

Race · 08-27-2013, 10:44 AM

I'm a future CTN shipping next January, I've been doing a lot of research and still cant find a answer. My question is are CT's eligible for submarine duty, if so what would you be doing, also are CT's eligible for being assigned to a aircrew? Any info would be great, thanks!

ejrwelch · 08-27-2013, 11:18 AM

I am going in "I" brancher so I know more about that but from what I've seen CTs in general can get DIRSUP orders which is technically shore duty but you can go out and assists on/with ships, subs, and squadrons. As a CTI I had to sign a paper saying that I'd volunteer for Aircrew and sub duty but since I am a female only the aircrew applies to me. I am not 100% sure so take it with a grain of salt but I've seen the same info for CTRs and CTTs so I'd assume its the same for CTN as well. https://www.youtube.com/user/NavyGypsy Im pretty sure she said she was a CTN in one of her earlier videos so maybe she can give you details!

Race · 08-27-2013, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info!

bronxCTM · 08-27-2013, 05:05 PM

Yeah there are CTs on submarines but as ejrwelch said, they are just "riders." (My brother doesn't look cooking for the riders on his submarine :P ) I don't know if there are any specifically any CTNs on submarines or even aircrew but definitely the other CT ratings for sure.

By the way, when did you dep in as a CTN? I was wanting that job when I went to MEPS back in April.

Haasino · 08-27-2013, 07:42 PM

I had a CTI, a CTT, and a CTR going through Aircrew Candidate School when I was there... not sure about CTN.

jzhaun · 08-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Be forewarned though - I don't know about CTN, but getting aircrew as CTI is pretty hard right now and is likely to become harder in the future.

As far as I know it is either exceedingly difficult or impossible to get aircrew orders straight out of DLI, most people go to the watch floor and a few (generally the best) get direct support. So you go do watch floor for a few years and then if your evals are really good and you pursue aircrew you might get the orders. And then you have to pass Aircrew School and SERE School. But Navy's phasing out the EP-3s that CTIs usually fly on in favor of drones within the next 6 years or so who knows what'll happen then.

And all that's assuming you get a language that does aircrew to begin with, not all of them do.

Subs is easier to get as far as I understand, since not everyone wants it.

AyeeYoAP · 08-27-2013, 10:19 PM

Hi! I'm a CTN. Our first duty stations are shore duty And there are only 7 places we can go. San Diego is not one of them lol E5s and above can go to SD only. We don't go on subs and we RARELY go on ships. As far as I know, aircrew is not an option.

Race · 08-29-2013, 12:52 PM

Thanks for the info everyone, ive been reading some of the NEC codes and the ones for aircrew are open to all but require a transfer to an airmen rate unless your CTT,CTR,CTI,HM, and a few others. So looks like I wont be getting my NAC wings

However I hope it would be possible to get qualified for subs, and I depped in July 10th shipping in January.

ryry2595 · 11-22-2013, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AyeeYoAP

Hi! I'm a CTN. Our first duty stations are shore duty And there are only 7 places we can go. San Diego is not one of them lol E5s and above can go to SD only. We don't go on subs and we RARELY go on ships. As far as I know, aircrew is not an option.

What are the shore stations?

AyeeYoAP · 11-22-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ryry2595

What are the shore stations?

NIOC Texas - San Antonio
NIOC Pensacola - Pensacola
NCDOC - Virginia Beach
NIOC Norfolk - Norfolk
NIOC Hawaii
Ft. Meade, MD
NIOC Georgia - Augusta

Those are the places you can get stationed after JCAC. We don't go to ships.

ALJW2015 · 03-27-2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AyeeYoAP

NIOC Texas - San Antonio
NIOC Pensacola - Pensacola
NCDOC - Virginia Beach
NIOC Norfolk - Norfolk
NIOC Hawaii
Ft. Meade, MD
NIOC Georgia - Augusta

Those are the places you can get stationed after JCAC. We don't go to ships.

Do you know if it is easy to get to Ft. Meade? I know that the Navy will station me where they need me but any info would help.

LT Guppy · 03-27-2015, 12:59 PM

Please do not bump old threads. You also do not need to ask the same question multiple times.

ryry2595 · 11-27-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AyeeYoAP

Hi! I'm a CTN. Our first duty stations are shore duty And there are only 7 places we can go. San Diego is not one of them lol E5s and above can go to SD only. We don't go on subs and we RARELY go on ships. As far as I know, aircrew is not an option.

Whoa, did they say when you could go OUTCONUS?

AyeeYoAP · 11-28-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ryry2595

Whoa, did they say when you could go OUTCONUS?

I don't even know what that is lol

Temen · 11-28-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AyeeYoAP

I don't even know what that is lol

Anything outside of the 48 continental states.

https://www.google.com/search?q=define+oconus

AyeeYoAP · 12-03-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Temen

Anything outside of the 48 continental states.

https://www.google.com/search?q=define+oconus

The NIOC in Hawaii is one of the places you can get stationed straight outta JCAC

-Spooky- · 11-11-2013, 10:30 AM

Does anyone know anything about becoming an "Operator" or about getting onto a SEAL team as a CTN? This is something im seriously interested in pursuing and any extra info would help a lot. Thanks

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Race Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 7	What are CTN's eligible for? I'm a future CTN shipping next January, I've been doing a lot of research and still cant find a answer. My question is are CT's eligible for submarine duty, if so what would you be doing, also are CT's eligible for being assigned to a aircrew? Any info would be great, thanks!

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11-11-2013, 10:30 AM	#17
-Spooky- Newbie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 15 Rep Power: 7	Possible Special Duties? Does anyone know anything about becoming an "Operator" or about getting onto a SEAL team as a CTN? This is something im seriously interested in pursuing and any extra info would help a lot. Thanks

08-27-2013, 11:18 AM	#2
ejrwelch Active Duty Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 185 Rep Power: 25	I am going in "I" brancher so I know more about that but from what I've seen CTs in general can get DIRSUP orders which is technically shore duty but you can go out and assists on/with ships, subs, and squadrons. As a CTI I had to sign a paper saying that I'd volunteer for Aircrew and sub duty but since I am a female only the aircrew applies to me. I am not 100% sure so take it with a grain of salt but I've seen the same info for CTRs and CTTs so I'd assume its the same for CTN as well. https://www.youtube.com/user/NavyGypsy Im pretty sure she said she was a CTN in one of her earlier videos so maybe she can give you details!

08-27-2013, 01:40 PM	#3
Race Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for the info!

08-27-2013, 05:05 PM	#4
bronxCTM Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 196 Rep Power: 25	Yeah there are CTs on submarines but as ejrwelch said, they are just "riders." (My brother doesn't look cooking for the riders on his submarine :P ) I don't know if there are any specifically any CTNs on submarines or even aircrew but definitely the other CT ratings for sure. By the way, when did you dep in as a CTN? I was wanting that job when I went to MEPS back in April.

08-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#6
jzhaun Active Duty Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 627 Rep Power: 127	Be forewarned though - I don't know about CTN, but getting aircrew as CTI is pretty hard right now and is likely to become harder in the future. As far as I know it is either exceedingly difficult or impossible to get aircrew orders straight out of DLI, most people go to the watch floor and a few (generally the best) get direct support. So you go do watch floor for a few years and then if your evals are really good and you pursue aircrew you might get the orders. And then you have to pass Aircrew School and SERE School. But Navy's phasing out the EP-3s that CTIs usually fly on in favor of drones within the next 6 years or so who knows what'll happen then. And all that's assuming you get a language that does aircrew to begin with, not all of them do. Subs is easier to get as far as I understand, since not everyone wants it.

08-27-2013, 10:19 PM	#7
AyeeYoAP Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 15	Hi! I'm a CTN. Our first duty stations are shore duty And there are only 7 places we can go. San Diego is not one of them lol E5s and above can go to SD only. We don't go on subs and we RARELY go on ships. As far as I know, aircrew is not an option.

08-29-2013, 12:52 PM	#8
Race Newbie Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 7	Thanks for the info everyone, ive been reading some of the NEC codes and the ones for aircrew are open to all but require a transfer to an airmen rate unless your CTT,CTR,CTI,HM, and a few others. So looks like I wont be getting my NAC wings However I hope it would be possible to get qualified for subs, and I depped in July 10th shipping in January.