Navy Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI)

Navy Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI)Navy Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI)Cryptologic Technicians Interpretive are the Navys linguists. CTIs attend language training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI), in Monterey, California. They specialize in the analysis of foreign language materials and the preparation of statistical studies and technical reports. Language training is open to men and women in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish. Additional languages are available to CTIs that qualify for an additional language. New recruits cannot get a guaranteed language in their enlistment contract. Language assignment is determined at DLI based on aptitude, school quotas, and Navy requirements. The Duties Performed by CTIs Include operating sophisticated state-of-the-art electronic radio receivers, magnetic recording devices, computer terminals and associated peripherals in the communications signals environmentoperating sophisticated, com puter-assisted information systemsworking with classified materialtranslating, interpreting and transcribing foreign language communications dataanalyzing and reporting highly technical information of strategic and tactical importance to fleet commanders and national intelligence agencies performing temporary duty aboard a variety of naval surface and subsurface vessels and aircraft. Working Environment CTIs normally work in clean, comfortable office-type or small technical laboratory-type environments while on shore duty. Sea duty is performed on a variety of air, surface and subsurface platforms. At times they are closely supervised but often work independently or in small, coordinated teams. Their work is of high interest to command and decision-making levels. It is mostly mental, involving foreign language materials. CTIs may be assigned to temporary duty aboard Navy aircraft. Additionally, male CTI members may be assigned to duties aboard a Navy submarine. A-School (Job School) Information Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA 173 to 439 calendar days, depending on languageGoodfellow AFB, TX 92 to 173 calendar days, depending on languageASVAB Score Requirement VE MK GS 165 Security Clearance Requirement Top Secret (Single Scope Background Investigation Required) Other Requirements Must score 100 or more on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)Must be world-wide assignableMust have normal hearingMust be a U.S. CitizenImmediate family members must be U.S. CitizensMoral turpitude offense(s) are generally disqualifyingPersonal security screening interview requiredFormer members of the Peace Corps are not eligibleCandidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED, CPT, home study or other equivalency). If not a diploma graduate, the applicant must provide a high school transcript verifying successful completion of the 10th grade. Sub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for CTICurrent Manni ng Levels for This Rating CREO Listing Note Advancement (promotion) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour N/A monthsFirst Shore Tour N/A monthsSecond Sea Tour N/A monthsSecond Shore Tour N/A monthsThird Sea Tour N/A monthsThird Shore Tour N/A monthsFourth Sea Tour N/A monthsForth Shore Tour N/A months Due to the unique nature and specific skill sets required by sailors in the various CT communities, career paths are defined by INCONUS (inside the U.S.) and OUTCONUS (outside the U.S.) tours, instead of sea/shore rotations. Sailors can expect to serve on various tours outside the continental United States and/or overseas tours which count as sea duty, during their career. CTIs can expect a rotation of one INCONUS tour, followed by one OUTCONUS tour, ect., during their careers. Muc h of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command