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[CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie]

Usually how long does it take to class up for CTR? And on average what is the class size?

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by FSSparks

Usually how long does it take to class up for CTR? And on average what is the class size?

Classing up depends on how long it takes you to badge up (get clearance finalized and get INDOC'd for your security badge), as well as how many people are waiting for the class before you get there. It could be anywhere from a month to 3 months. It really just depends on the sailor and when you get there.

I wont discuss specifics about how many people work in the SCIF (students included) but the class size is average. It's enough to where if you need personal help you'll be able to get it.

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[CTR3(IW/SG) Freddie]

Well shit. i thought i would be there a couple weeks at most before class started. What do we do until class starts?

[FlyNavy]

Originally Posted by FSSparks

Well shit. i thought i would be there a couple weeks at most before class started. What do we do until class starts?

You gotta keep in mind that there is only 1 CTR A-school... For everyone... In the entire DoD... haha So that's why sometimes it can take a bit. Also, your TS investigation sometimes hits a snag and that can delay it too.

While you're waiting to class/badge up, you'll be in whats called "Holding". It's a pretty large group of people all either waiting for class (all CT rates are there) or people waiting to leave after they've finished school. In holding you're given a job around base either cleaning up, maintaining something, running paperwork, ect. Basically you just help the base function while you're awaiting class. It's super easy so don't worry too much about it.

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