How advanced is IS?

SBE6287 · 09-20-2017, 01:06 PM

When I joined the Navy last year, I originally wanted IS but they said wasn't available for active duty so the alternative they came up with was CTR. Unfortunately, I've just dropped from CTR A school because I couldn't handle how technically advanced it is. The school house said I should hope for IS. How advanced is it? Here, IS are called professional PowerPoint makers.

Barbazu · 09-22-2017, 08:11 AM

From personal experience I would recommend you not get your hopes up on IS. I was told I'd be rerated to IS or IT or CTR (I was a CTN drop) and I got PS, EO, and EM as options. I chose PS. I know several IS. It's not only PowerPoint, but that is definitely an aspect of it. But IS can be pretty technical, too, depending on your NEC. Good luck!

SBE6287 · 09-26-2017, 07:18 AM

I actually was able to get IS. I've been given more clarity on it and feel very confident.

Barbazu · 09-26-2017, 08:58 PM

Awesome! Congratulations. It’s a great rate. I’ve been trying to cross over to it for a year now. Hopefully this time next year I’ll be able to!

09-20-2017, 01:06 PM	#1
SBE6287 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	How advanced is IS? When I joined the Navy last year, I originally wanted IS but they said wasn't available for active duty so the alternative they came up with was CTR. Unfortunately, I've just dropped from CTR A school because I couldn't handle how technically advanced it is. The school house said I should hope for IS. How advanced is it? Here, IS are called professional PowerPoint makers.

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09-22-2017, 08:11 AM	#2
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 29	From personal experience I would recommend you not get your hopes up on IS. I was told I'd be rerated to IS or IT or CTR (I was a CTN drop) and I got PS, EO, and EM as options. I chose PS. I know several IS. It's not only PowerPoint, but that is definitely an aspect of it. But IS can be pretty technical, too, depending on your NEC. Good luck!

09-26-2017, 07:18 AM	#3
SBE6287 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I actually was able to get IS. I've been given more clarity on it and feel very confident.

09-26-2017, 08:58 PM	#4
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 29	Awesome! Congratulations. It’s a great rate. I’ve been trying to cross over to it for a year now. Hopefully this time next year I’ll be able to!