Cryptologic technician (CT) is a United States Navy enlisted rating or job specialty. CTs are responsible for a wide range of cryptology related functions, ranging from hacking and computer repair to administration within a cryptology setting. CTs control the flow of messages and information. Their work depends on their special career area.
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Specialties
- Administration (CTA) - Administrative and clerical duties that control access to classified material such as Special Security Officer or (DCS) Defense Courier Service.
- Interpretive (CTI) - Radiotelephone communications and foreign language translation
- Maintenance (CTM)- The installation, servicing and repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment
- Collection (CTR) – Morse code communications and operation of radio direction finding equipment
- Technical (CTT) - Communications by means other than Morse code and electronic countermeasures
- Networks (CTN) - The newest of the CT ratings, CTNs plan and execute informational operations (IO) actions/counter-actions
Predominantly working on shore both overseas and within the United States, CTs have many opportunities for being deployed, with the exception of CTN's who are almost completely landlocked.
Rating Changes
- On October 1, 2007 CTAs will be merged with Yeoman (YN), Legalman (LN), and Religious Programs Specialist (RP).
- CTOs have been merged with Information Systems Technician (IT).
- CTMs are slated to be disestablished in 2008, with certain skill sets converting to Electronic Technician (ET) and Information Systems Technician (IT) billets.
See also
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