CTM E6
CTM E6
CTM E6
(CTM)
May 2024
United States Navy Ethos
We are the United States Navy, our Nation's sea power - ready guardians of peace, victorious
in war.
We are professional Sailors and Civilians - a diverse and agile force exemplifying the highest
standards of service to our Nation, at home and abroad, at sea and ashore.
Integrity is the foundation of our conduct; respect for others is fundamental to our character;
decisive leadership is crucial to our success.
We are patriots, forged by the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. In
times of war and peace, our actions reflect our proud heritage and tradition.
We defend our Nation and prevail in the face of adversity with strength, determination, and
dignity.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone
before me to defend
freedom and democracy around the world.
Notes:
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CTM CAREER PATH
(IW/SW/AW/SG/EXW)
AVERAGE COMMISSIONING OR
YEARS OF CAREER SEA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATH
TIME TO OTHER SPECIAL
SERVICE MILESTONES PROGRAMS FLOW DEVELOPMENT
PROMOTE
4-8 CTM1 6.6 Yrs STA-21, OCS, MECP, 36 1st or 2ndSea Tour (36+ Months)
CTM2 3.4 Recruiting Duty, or 1st or 2nd Shore Tour (36
CTM3 1.9 Recruit Division Months)
Commander Duty Billet: Sea Special Programs,
WCS, Installation Team Leader,
LPO, Recruiter, Instructor.
Duty: Ship, NIOC, CIWT,
IWTC, NSW.
Qualification: IW, SW, AW, SG,
EXW, MTS.
1-4 CTM2 3.4 Yrs Naval Academy, 48/24 (C27A 1st Sea Tour /1st Shore Tour (24
CTM3 1.9 NROTC has a 60 month Months if it proceeds 1st Sea
Prescribed Sea Tour)
Tour) Billet: Collection System Tech.,
WCS, Sub Maint Tech and/or Sub
Maintenance Supervisor.
Duty: Ship, NIOC.
Qualification: IW, SW, AW, SG,
EXW.
1+/- CTMSN 1.2 Yrs N/A Recruit Training, CTM “A”
CTMSA School, CTM “C” School (NEC
Accession awarded).
Training
Notes:
2. CTMs perform jobs in two functional areas: Fleet or Shore electronic maintenance (shore electronic maintenance
requirements are extremely limited). Opportunities to diversify between functional areas are sometimes limited.
Sea/Shore flow for CTMs is typically at least 48/36months. Special duty assignments will vary depending on billet type
and location. Duty that supports submarines is 60 months for first Sea tour.
a. CTM E7 and above may have multiple back-to-back shore rotations due to limited sea duty opportunities.
3. Fleet Electronic Support (FES) billets attached to Direct Support commands are considered sea duty billets providing
real-time support to deployed combatants. CTMs on these tours maintain and prepare systems for shipboard installation,
perform shipboard installation, and provide deployed maintenance support.
4. Subsurface FES (NIOC Hawaii/NIOD Groton) duty is considered arduous, and extremely challenging. CTMs have
the opportunity to re-tour multiple times with the submarine community due to their technical expertise and corporate
knowledge.
5. Career-enhancing shore tours should be positions in which enlisted leaders develop and mentor subordinates with an
emphasis on career progression, continuing technical expertise, and leadership development. Senior CTM leadership
opportunities while on shore are Staff duty at the OPNAV, TYCOM, FLEET, and NAVPERSCOM levels, NIOC,
NIOD, NCWDG, CIWT, IWTC, IWTG, HOPPER DET, WHCA, NSW/DEVGRU/JCU, RTC/RDC, and CNRC.
6. The limited amount of career-enhancing sea duty tours should include department/division LCPO, Installation
Coordinator, 3MC Afloat, Shipboard Division LCPO, or PRECOM duties for any platform. Challenging command-level
collaterals and other qualifications that promote command’s mission should be obtained where possible.
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CTM CAREER PATH
(IW/SW/AW/SG/EXW)
7. The CTM rating is participating in a pilot with SUBFOR. The CTMs PCS to Submarines during the pilot will be defining the Best
and Fully Qualified standard for PCS Subsurface CTMs. Watch and Warfare Qualifications may deviate from the norm as CTMs
integrate into the Submarine Force.
8. Enlisted Information Warfare is not mandatory, but should remain a factor of consideration when identifying Best
Qualified candidates for advancement. Opportunity to qualify EIWS may be limited for CTMs serving outside the
NAVIFOR domain. Refer to COMNAVIFORINST 1414.1(series) for information related to the EIWS program.
Selection Boards should view other warfare qualifications as a noteworthy achievement.
9. Refer to Enlisted Selection Board Precept for general items not specific to CTM.
NOTE: College degrees are valued as continuing education, as well as certification(s) in Information Technology
standards (e.g., Security+, Network+, CISSP, etc.) and USMAP. Some tours have availability to complete Defense
Acquisition University (DAU) courses. Completing any of these are demonstrations of member’s willingness to grow
and improve their abilities.
1. Sea Assignments: At the E6 level, PCS sea duty tours are onboard surface or subsurface platforms or provide direct
support to surface or subsurface platforms. Duty with Special Projects/NSW/DEVGRU/Joint Communications Unit
(JCU) are also considered sea duty where candidates are carefully screened prior to assignment.
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CTM CAREER PATH
(IW/SW/AW/SG/EXW)
c. Naval Special Warfare (TIO/DEVGRU)
Primary Responsibility: Inventory Control, Leading Petty Officer (LPO) or equivalent
Fully Qualified rating qualifications: NAVEDTRA 43367-(Series) 301
Best Qualified rating qualification: NAVEDTRA 43367-(Series) 302
Fully Qualified qualifications: EXWS, Quarterdeck watch
Best Qualified qualification: Assistant Duty Section Leader, Watchbill Coordinator or equivalent.
Supports rating community evolutions (e.g. PQS development, Joint Duty Task Analysis (JDTA),
Training Requirement Review (TRR), Occupational Standards (OCCSTD) review and/or Rating
Strategy Council/Working Group (RSC/WG))
2. Shore Assignments: At the E6 level, Shore duty billets are primarily at a NIOC, NIOD, CIWT, IWTC, IWTG,
NCTAMS, HOPPER DET, White House Communications Agency (WHCA), Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) and at
National shore sites. Occasionally, there are limited special shore duty requirements at Recruit Training Command
(RTC) and Navy Recruiting Command (CNRC), which candidates are carefully screened prior to assignment.
Primary Responsibility: Leading Petty Officer (LPO) or equivalent
o Instructor/Recruit Division Commander with documented instructional time, (Course Supervisor)
o Recruiter or equivalent with mission and leadership impact
o Regional Maintenance Center Field Maintenance Technician with documented impact on
shipboard/regional activities
o Information Warfare Training Group (IWTG) duty assignment with documented fleet support and
training as well as technician development and mentoring
o White House Communications Agency: Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
Fully Qualified rating qualifications: NAVEDTRA 43367-B 301
C37 Fully Qualified rating qualification: NEC C37B or NAVEDTRA 43367-2A 307
Best Qualified rating qualification: NAVEDTRA 43367-B 302
C37 Best Qualified rating qualification: NEC C37C or NAVEDTRA 43367-2A 309
Fully Qualified qualifications: Quarterdeck watch, MTS/ATS as applicable
Best Qualified qualification: EIWS, Assistant Duty Section Leader, Assistant Watch Bill Coordinator
or equivalent
Supports rating community evolutions [e.g. PQS development, Joint Duty Task Analysis (JDTA),
Training Requirement Review (TRR), Occupational Standards (OCCSTD) review and/or Rating
Strategy Council/Working Group (RSC/WG)]
1. Sea Assignments: At the E7 level, sea duty tours are onboard 7th Fleet, or surface and subsurface direct support
attached to Fleet Electronic Support (FES). Duty with Special Projects/NSW/DEVGRU/Joint Communications Unit
(JCU) is also considered sea duty where candidates are carefully screened prior to assignment.
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CTM CAREER PATH
(IW/SW/AW/SG/EXW)
Supports rating community evolutions [e.g. PQS development, Joint Duty Task Analysis (JDTA),
Training Requirement Review (TRR), Occupational Standards (OCCSTD), Advancement Exam
Readiness Review (AERR) review and/or Rating Strategy Council/Working Group (RSC/WG)]
2. Shore Assignments: At the E7 level, Shore duty billets are primarily at a SURFPAC, AIRLANT, NIOC, NIOD,
IWTC, IWTG, NCTAMS, White House Communications Agency (WHCA), HOPPER DET and at National shore sites.
Occasionally, there are a few special shore duty requirements at Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Navy Recruiting
Command (CNRC), candidates are carefully screened prior to assignment. CTM E7 and above may have multiple back-
to-back shore rotations due to the limited amount of Sea Duty billets.
Primary Responsibility: Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) or equivalent
o Instructor/Recruit Division Commander with documented impact
o Recruiter or equivalent with mission and leadership impact
o Regional Maintenance Center Field Maintenance Technician with documented impact on
shipboard/regional activities
o Information Warfare Training Group (IWTG) duty assignment with documented fleet support and
training as well as technician development and mentoring
o White House Communications Agency: Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC)
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CTM CAREER PATH
(IW/SW/AW/SG/EXW)
Fully Qualified rating qualifications: NAVEDTRA 43367-(Series) 302
Best Qualified rating qualification: NAVEDTRA 43367-(Series) 303
Fully Qualified qualifications: MTS/ATS as applicable
Best Qualified qualification: EIWS, Duty Section Leader, Command Duty Officer or equivalent
Supports rating community evolutions [e.g. PQS development, Joint Duty Task Analysis (JDTA),
Training Requirement Review (TRR), Occupational Standards (OCCSTD), Advancement Exam
Readiness Review (AERR) review and/or Rating Strategy Council/Working Group (RSC/WG)]
1. Shore Assignments: At the E8 level, shore duty tours are primarily at NAVIFOR, SURFLANT, NPC, NIOC, CIWT,
and IWTC. Special consideration should be given to those serving at NAVIFOR, SURFLANT and NPC staffs with
documented leadership and community-wide impact.
Strong documented leadership results serving as a SEL/Joint Service SEL, Dept. Leading Chief Petty
Officer (DLCPO), Rating Detailer, TYCOM or other key leadership positions, Instructor/Recruit
Division Commander and/or Staff Action Officer
Qualifications such as Command Duty Officer(CDO), Assistant Command Duty Officer (ACDO),
Staff Duty Officer(SDO), Section Leader and/or Senior Enlisted Watchbill Coordinator
Master Training Specialist (MTS)/Afloat Training Specialist (ATS) and enlisted warfare qualifications
are expected when available at the command
Supports rating community evolutions (e.g. PQS development, Joint Duty Task Analysis, Training
Requirement Review(TRR), Occupational Standard(OCCSTD) review, Rating Strategy
Council/Working Group(RSC/WG) and/or Advancement Exam Readiness Review)
Senior Enlisted Academy
2. Sea Assignments: At the E8 level, sea duty tours are surface and subsurface direct support attached to Fleet Electronic
Support (FES).
Complete a tour as DLCPO or 3MC with documented leadership/INSURV/OFRP Certifications,
Assistant EMO and/or Equipment Manager
Qualifications such as CDO, ACDO, SDO, Section Leader, Senior Enlisted Watchbill Coordinator,
CSOOW, EOOW, Conning Officer, JOOD, etc., or any shipboard training team with documented
impact
MTS/ATS and enlisted warfare qualifications are expected when available at the command
Documented passing 3M inspection scores (if tour is 3M Coordinator)
Supports rating community evolutions (e.g. PQS development, JDTA, TRR, OCCSTD review,
RSC/WG and/or Advancement Exam Readiness Review)
Senior Enlisted Academy
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Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance
Petty Officer First Class
(Journeyman/Master)
NAME:
SKILL TRAINING
(Schools, courses and assignments directly related to occupation)
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
CTM "A" School IWTC Corry Station A‑102‑0109 13 weeks
C37A - Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Technician 14 IWTC Corry Station A‑102‑8484 13 weeks
C37C - Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Director 16
15 weeks
"G" School
A-102-8484
C38A - Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) A‑102‑3131
IWTC Corry Station (13 Weeks)
Technician 7 (A‑102‑8484,A‑102‑3144)
"G" School
A-102-1313
(2 Weeks)
771B - Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Tactical Information
NSW Center K‑431‑7002
Operations (TIO) Operator 1
803R - Recruiter 1 NATTC, Pensacola, FL S‑501‑0020 33 days
805A - Instructor 1 Various Locations A‑012‑0077 19 days
1 Norfolk, VA / San Diego,
811A - 3-M Systems Coordinator/Inspector J‑500‑0029 2 weeks
CA
8RDC - Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company Commander/Recruit
Great Lakes, IL A‑012‑0037 87 days
Instructor
C27B - Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Privileged
Access Technician 17
C27C - Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Supervisor 18
C27D - Submarine Carry-On Equipment (COE) Team Leader 19
C37B - Cryptologic Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor 15
C38B - Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Installer
21
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
2 - C26A is awarded by completing Cryptologic Antenna Maintenance (A-102-3144) and Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment E (SSEE INC-
E) Maintenance (A-102-5888).
3 - C26B is awarded by completing 24 months of Cryptologic Systems tour experience and completion of PQS NAVEDTRA 43367-2B 310 for CVN or
NAVEDTRA 43367-2B 311 for all other platforms.
4 - C27A is awarded by completing Cryptologic Installation, Practices and Procedures (CRIMP) (A-102-8484) and SNOOP Maintenance (A-102-5599).
5 - C28A is awarded by completing Cryptologic Antenna Maintenance (A-102-3144) and Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment Increment F (SSEE INC-F)
Maintenance (A-102-5900).
7 - C38A is awarded by completing Cryptologic Installation, Practices and Procedures (CRIMP) (A-102-8484) and Cryptologic Antenna Maintenance (A-
102-3144).
11 - C26C is awarded by completing 24 months of Cryptologic Systems tour experience and PQS NAVEDTRA 43367-2B 315
12 - C28B is awarded by completing 24 months of Cryptologic Systems tour experience with NEC code C28A and completion of PQS NAVEDTRA
43367-2B 312 for CVN or NAVEDTRA 43367-2B 313 for all other platforms.
13 - C28C is awarded by completing 24 months of Cryptologic Systems tour experience with NEC code C28B and completion of PQS NAVEDTRA
43367-2B 315.
Norfolk, VA
San Diego, CA
Everett, WA
Mayport, FL
Pearl Harbor, HI
Yokosuka, Japan
Gaeta, Italy
Rota, Spain
COMUSNAVCENT Bahrain
NIOD Digby, England
IWTC San Diego, CA
ONI SP NAVEUR Naples, Italy
NCSA SCTR Naples, Italy
IWTC CS Pensacola, FL
SUSLAK, Korea
IWTC Norfolk, VA
ONI SP San Diego, CA
CIWT DET Fort Gordon, GA
CIWT HQ Pensacola, FL
ONI SPINT DV, MD
WHCA, DC
NIOD Groton, CT
Instructor Duty
NSA/CSS Ft Meade, MD
Recruiting Duty
RDC/RTC Great Lakes, IL
DIA, DC
Special Programs (Sea/Shore Special Programs)
NRLSITEDT Port Hueneme, CA
VQFIT Whidbey Island, WA
NIOC Hawaii NIOC Fort Gordon
NIOC Texas
NIOC San Diego, CA
NIOC Sugar Grove, WV
NIOC Yokosuka, Japan
NIOD Groton, CT
NIOC Maryland
NCWDG, MD
Mobilization UIC:
Naval Reserve Activity:
Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS): Date of Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF):
Pay Entry Base Date (PEBD):
ADSD: Report Date: EAOS/EOS: PRD: SEA / SHORE: /
Reporting (within 60 days for active duty or four drill weekends for SELRES) (Date Conducted):
24 Month: 48 Month: 60 Month:
Family Care Plan: Mil to Mil:
Sailor 360: Special Program: Member Request:
HYT 24 months (Date): HYT Waiver Date: Approve Disapprove
C-WAY-REEN 18 months to EAOS/EOS: Career Waypoint not approved:
Rating Conversion: Navy Formal Training Schools Request ("A"/"C"etc):
Transfer: Separation: Fleet Reserve Retirement Options:
Physical Fitness Test Failure: Career Status Bonus (election message received):
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP):
Advancement Center: Visit MNP Advancement & Promotion page located under the Career & Life Events Tab
(Items to collect/discuss: Bibliography for Advancement, Enlisted Advancement Exam Strategy Guide, Profile Sheets)
Advancement:
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST 1420.1(series):
Commissioning Programs Applications: (prior to submission, command endorsement):
Naval Academy: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS):
Limited Duty Officer:
Officer Candidate School: Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA-21):
Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program (MECP): Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement:
Step 1 - Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an
update. This should be accomplished every six months after promotion to Second Class. However, it is imperative that
this is accomplished six months prior to a selection board. Check the following three major sections to verify your Official
Record:
a. BUPERS Online: BUPERS Online (https://www.bol.navy.mil) is your main tool to ensure your record is up to date
and helps you to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): All active duty and reserve personnel having a BOL account, a CAC
(with appropriate certificates) and a CAC-enabled computer can now view their OMPF online by selecting the
OMPF option on the BOL main menu page.
2. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
https://www.bol.navy.mil, click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at (https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil) or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log in to My Navy Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.
d. US Navy Awards website: Log in to https://www.bol.navy.mil/, and click NPC command document services to
review any awards through Navy Department of Awards Web Service (NDAWS) you may qualify for but were
unaware of.
e. Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS): To log in to PRIMS, first log in to My Navy Portal
(MNP) at https://www.mnp.navy.mil. PRIMS can be accessed under the "Performance" tab.
f. EOSH: The Federal Agency Employee Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Toolkit is available at
https://www.osha.gov/dep/fap/eosh_toolkit.html. It provides a one-stop-shop website that includes "just in time"
information about maintaining a safe and healthful workplace.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that if corrections or updates are made, review your OMPF to confirm
changes.
Step 4 - Review qualifications that your rating values or requires for advancement and create a plan to earn these
important pieces in the professional growth and advancement puzzle. Read the applicable NAVADMIN for additional
dates and information, and review previous selection board precepts.
Step 5 - Prepare for the next CPO Advancement Exam cycle in January for Active Duty & February for Reserves as
soon as the Bibliography References are posted six months prior in July. Use the Navy Advancement Center info and
website listed above in the advancement section.
Completion
Sea/Shore General Qualifications Watch Standing Qualifications Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Completion
Rate Specific/Department Qualifications (Add) Report Date Date
(N/A if not required)
Notes on Qualifications:
Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:
Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.
The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the CTM-Cryptologic Technician Maintenance rating. They may
require additional education, training or experience.
For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.
Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Certifying Technical Employee Competence Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating
E4
(CertTEC) Current (BEE-AC)
Certifying Technical Employee Competence
E4 Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A)
(CertTEC)
Certifying Technical Employee Competence
E4 Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D)
(CertTEC)
Certifying Technical Employee Competence Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current
E4
(CertTEC) (BEE-DC)
E4 Cisco Systems, Inc. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Computing Technology Industry Association
E2 CompTIA A+
(CompTIA)
Computing Technology Industry Association
E2 CompTIA Network+
(CompTIA)
Computing Technology Industry Association
E2 CompTIA Security+
(CompTIA)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Associate Electronics Technician (CETa)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module AC (EM2)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Analog (EM3)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Comprehensive (EM5)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module DC (EM1)
E4 ETA International (ETA) Electronics Module Digital (EM4)
E2 ETA International (ETA) Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
E2 ETA International (ETA) Fiber Optics Technician (FOT)
General Communications Technician - Level 1
E4 ETA International (ETA)
(GCT1)
General Communications Technician - Level 2
E5 ETA International (ETA)
(GCT2)
E2 ETA International (ETA) Information Technology Security (ITS)
E5 ETA International (ETA) Network Systems Technician (NST)
International Society of Certified Electronics Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level
E4
Technicians (ISCET) (Associate CET)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
E4 Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
(TWIC)
Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.
Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.
Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.
Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.
Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.
Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.
Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.
* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.
Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
(CMQ/OE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
McAfee Institute Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Access (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Access
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Word
Microsoft Corporation
Expert (Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Outlook Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): PowerPoint
Microsoft Corporation
Associate (Office 2019)
Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word (Office 2016)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Associate
Microsoft Corporation
(Office 2019)
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word Expert (Office
Microsoft Corporation
2016)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Black Belt (ICBB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Green Belt (ICGB)
PeopleCert Lean Six Sigma - IASSC Certified Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
Project Management Institute (PMI) PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
The following USMAP apprenticeships are applicable to the CTM-Cryptologic Technician Maintenance rating.
Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Computer Operator
Cyber Database Administrator
Electric-Motor Repairer
Electrician
Electronics Technician
Fiber Technician
Internetworking Technician
Network Operations Specialist
Radio Mechanic
Station Installer And Repairer
System Administrator
MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.
Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.
The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.
The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.
**These Navy Retention and Career Development Tools web-based applications may be available to Sailors who
change their Navy affiliation from the Navy active component to affiliation with the Navy Reserve component.**
The following post military occupations are similar to the CTM-Cryptologic Technician Maintenance Rating. For more information
about these occupations, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.
SkillBridge: The Navy's SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Sailors to gain valuable civilian work experience through
specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Sailors with
DOD approved industry partners in real-world job experiences. For Sailors SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work
and learn in civilian career areas. For DOD approved industry partners SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the
world’s most highly trained and motivated workforce at no cost. Sailors participating in SkillBridge receive their military
compensation and benefits, and industry partners provide the training and work experience.
Once C-Way application is approved, the Sailor should request to Reenlist or Extend with the appropriate form.
Career Waypoints-Reenlistment:
The Command Career Counselor is your local advocate to assist you with the Career Waypoints application process.
E3-E6 Sailors with less than 14 years of service must submit a Career Waypoints application, regardless of reenlistment
intentions. Sailors who do not desire to reenlist will submit an "intends to separate" application. Sailors not eligible for
reenlistment will submit a "not eligible" application.
The Career Waypoints system automatically generates most of the applications needed by Sailors. Applications must be
submitted no later than 16 months prior to expiration of active/reserve obligated service (EAOS/EOS) or as extended
(SEAOS/SEOS). Sailors with less than 24 months of contract time remaining at their projected rotation date (PRD) will
submit an application 15 months prior to their PRD. In either case, the Career Waypoints system will automatically generate
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applications for Sailors 18 months prior to either timeframe. Applications required outside of the established C-Way gates
can be submitted as Special Circumstance applications. Examples of when these may be needed include OBLISERVE for
special duty, decommissioning or homeport shift.
The C-Way 3-2-1 Process aligns career decisions with the detailing process. Soft End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service
(SEAOS/SEOS)/End of Active/Reserve Obligated Service (EAOS/EOS) applications are created by C-Way at the 18 month
from S/EAOS/EOS mark and must be submitted by the Command Career Counselor at the 16 month mark. This provides
time for the Career Counselor to validate the Sailor's information and to ascertain the Sailors career intentions. The first C-
Way review gate occurs from 16 to 13 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of in-rate, conversion, and
Selected Reserve. The second review gate occurs from 12 to 9 months from S/EAOS/EOS with career choice options of
conversion and Selected Reserve. From 8 months to 4 months to S/EAOS/EOS the Sailor can only choose Selected
Reserve affiliation.
Monthly reenlistment quotas are limited and must be reserved for our best and brightest Sailors who desire to Stay Navy.
Sailors must choose one of the following based on their desires and qualifications:
Reenlist-in-Rate,
Reenlist-in-rate, Willing to Convert
Convert only
AC to AC or TAR to TAR
RC to AC/TAR
RC to RC
AC/TAR to CIP (Intermission)
AC/TAR to Tour w/ Industry
SELRES option
Canvasser Recruiter
Intend to separate
Not eligible
In February 2014, C-Way delivered auto-approval capabilities to provide reenlistment decisions on S/EAOS/EOS applications
more quickly for eligible ratings. This changed the monthly processing of reenlistment applications as described below.
If you are in an, "open" rating or a "balanced" rating in an undermanned year group or an E6, you are eligible for
reenlistment, and your application is submitted with correct data it will be auto-approved and returned immediately, and you
can reenlist.
If you are in a "competitive" rating or a balanced rating but not an undermanned year group, then your application will be
processed through the monthly Rack and Stack process. Applications submitted in one month are processed in Rack and
Stack the following month.
For Nuclear ratings, all applications are reviewed by enlisted community managers on an ongoing basis throughout the
processing month.
If required data is missing (evaluations, Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) data, security clearance etc.) the application
will be denied with a note to your career counselor regarding what needs to be fixed. It is critical the Command Career
Counselor reviews these notes to ensure Sailors are not disadvantaged in their opportunities for retention.
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly
report section of the Career Waypoint system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1160-140, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@navy.mil
Upon completion of the monthly process, Career Waypoints results will be available to command users via the Monthly report
section of the Career Waypoints system.
For additional guidance, see MILPERSMAN 1001-260, NAVADMIN 231/17, and your Career Counselor
Or call My Navy Call Center: (833) 330-MNCC or (901) 874-MNCC; or askmncc@navy.mil
Exception Family Member Exception Family Member Medical/Dental Reverse Sponsor Obligate
SELRES TRANSFER:
12 Months 9 Months 6 Months 3 Months Orders Received
MNA MNA MNA MNA Sign Eval
(verify account access) (extend in current field) (apply for billets) (apply for billets)
Incentives/EOS opportunities
For additional assistance in transfer and relocation, go to the Military OneSource website:
https://www.militaryonesource.mil/ and visit your Fleet and Family Support Center on base.
SEPARATING/RETIRE*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records
Reserve Only
VA/DVA
*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.
EDUCATION: (Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment call the
Navy College Virtual Education Center (NCVEC) 877-838-1659 or Visit your overseas Navy College Office.)
Degree Goal
For entry into JST, have your College/University send official transcripts to:
Naval Education and Training Command N644
JST Operation Center
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509
Email: JST@DODED.mil
VOLUNTARY EDUCATION: Links to study guides, exam preparations, and practice tests
are located on the DANTES website https://www.dantes.doded.mil/
Title Completed
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Reading-Program/ for more information.
To Rule the Waves by Bruce Jones
A Brief Guide to Maritime Strategy by James Holmes
China as a 21st Century Naval Power by Michael. A. McDevitt
Not One Inch by Mary E. Sarotte
The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea by Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War by Paul Scharre
Fortune Favors Boldness by Vice Adm. Barry M. Costello, USN (Ret.)
The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the U.S. Navy's Finest Hour by James Hornfischer
World War II at Sea: A Global History by Craig Symonds
Ashley’s War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield by Gayle T. Lemmon
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
Note: Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment contact the Navy College Virtual
Education Center (NCVEC) or visit your Overseas Navy College Office.
You must complete the Tuition Assistance Training before your first course will be approved.
You already have. All your training up to this point is part of your Cryptologic Technician - Maintenance Roadmap. Now that
you have made the first steps you will need to sit down and formulate a plan. This plan will work best if you start out discussing
your options with your Leading Chief Petty Officer, Leading Petty Officer, Mentor, or Career Counselor. They will help you
understand all of the basics. Then your next step is to contact the Navy College Virtual Education Center or visit your Overseas
Navy College Office. Then your counselors will be able to help you formalize your plan and make sure that it makes sense for
both you and the Navy. To aid you in your conversation with these professionals, here are a few questions that you may want to
ask.
What credits do you have? What non-college courses have you taken? Where do you want to go? What field of study, or what
kind of degree? What program will help me get there: Traditional or Online? What are my next steps: Transfer credits, take
exams, have experience evaluated, or sign up for new courses?
Vocational Certificates
Vocational Certificates are available from most community colleges. Most of your military training can be counted toward their
degree programs, but they will still require residency credits and approximately 40-75 credit hours. These certificates can be as
valuable as the apprenticeship program in the civilian work force.
ELD describes all aspects of enlisted leadership skills training, character development, decision
making, self-awareness and ethics. It occurs when a member participates in leader development
activities, formal education, reading or viewing leadership-related material, discussing leadership
issues, observing leaders in action, and performing as a leader. Effective leader development
includes both formal training and self-directed study and reflection. Navy leaders progress along the
general paths shown in the graphic below. Our Navy will produce leaders and teams who learn
rapidly, make high-quality decisions, and control the high end of maritime conflict.
For more information, see the NETC Enlisted Leadership Development page: https://www.netc.navy.mil/ELD
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Foundational Leader Development (E-3/4)
Day 1: HONOR Day 2: COURAGE Day 3: COMMITMENT
Welcome and Introduction 2.0 Start-up 3.0 Start-up
Know Your Role Managing Self Build Winning Teams
1.1 RA&A 2.1 Behavioral Ethics and Decision-making 3.1 Climate of Inclusion
1.2 Ethics Foundation 2.2 Destructive Behaviors and Moral Courage 3.2 Heritage Brief
Lunch Lunch 3.3 Putting It All Together
Know Yourself 2.3 Navigating Stress and Building Toughness 3.4 Wrap-up
1.3 Self-awareness Primer22 Leading Others
1.4 Self-awareness 2.4 Operationalizing Leader Development
1.5 Wrap-up 2.5 Communication and Feedback
2.6 Wrap-up