Naval Security Group Command
Cryptologic Technician (Technical).
CTTs operate Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) receiving, direction finding, recording, and related computer equipment; operate sophisticated state-of-the-art radar electronic equipment, magnetic or digital recording devices, analysis terminals and associated peripherals; perform a variety of duties associated with computer equipment, video display terminals, computer interface consoles, and non-morse communications systems; provide ELINT analysis and technical guidance to the fleet (air, surface, and subsurface) in support of national security requirements.
Cryptologic Technician (Administrative).
CTAs are a focal point for carrying out diverse administrative, clerical, personnel and physical security duties for the Naval Security Group, intelligence communities (ashore and afloat); perform manpower analysis; maintain classified inventories, information management, and publications; operate AIS equipment in a technologically advanced workcenter environment; prepare and route correspondence and reports; serve as courier for the Defense Courier Service (DCS); and perform in a Full Time Support (FTS) capacity for NSG cryptologic reserve program at Naval Reserve Centers worldwide.
Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance).
CTMs are highly trained sailors that install, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems used in data communications and signal collection both ashore and afloat. They inspect and inventory assigned equipment, order parts, and prepare reports. They employ software computer based system diagnostics as well as traditional electronic test equipment to isolate failures to the lowest replaceable unit. They repair and replace software from remote locations using Local and Wide Area Networks and satellite links. They are responsible for proper operation of commercial "off-the-shelf"systems as well as standard government equipment. The training they receive begins with basic electronics and over the course of a career will include sophisticated engineering concepts and resource management techniques, ship operations, safety and shipboard damage control.
Cryptologic Technician (Communication).
CTOs perform a wide variety of duties associated with operating telecommunications systems which exist across the global communications spectrum. Their advanced AIS networking and information management skills support the movement of data to operating forces ashore and afloat. Administrative duties include maintaining files and updating communications publications via automated methods. Technical duties involve the control and operation of communications systems and networks including satellite systems, network servers, modems, routers, and communications security devices. Quality control is performed using state-of-the-art test equipment such as oscilloscopes and LAN analyzers.
Cryptologic Technician (Collection).
CTRs perform a variety of duties worldwide at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands and to a limited degree aboard ships, aircraft, and submarines. Duties include performing collection and analysis of state of the art communication signals using sophisticated high powered computers, specialized computer-assisted communications equipment, video display terminals and electronic/magnetic recorders. CTRs learn about the newest innovations in communications and analyze those signals. In addition to these skills, the CTR rating has additional formal training in satellite communications, high frequency direction finding, direct support to ships and submarines, shipboard and aircraft cryptologic systems, special projects, and manual morse collection.
Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive).
CTIs are highly trained sailors serving within the Naval Security Group Command who provide crypto linguistic and analytical support to high level government officials and military commands in support of national and theater objectives. CTIs serve in a wide variety of duty stations, as well as on aircraft, ships, and submarines, and normally work with sophisticated computer data bases and electronic equipment.