citizen and all immediate family members must be U.S. Notes: SSBI originated at RTC for new accessions or by current command's Special Security Officer. The work is mostly mental, involving foreign language materials.ĪSVAB composite of: GS + MK + VE = 162 -and- a minimum DLAB score of 110 Their work is of high interest to command and decision-making levels. At times they are closely supervised but often work independently or in small, coordinated teams. Sea duty is performed on a variety of air, surface and subsurface platforms. Performing temporary duty aboard a variety of naval surface and subsurface vessels and aircraftĬTIs normally work in clean, comfortable office-type or small technical laboratory-type environments while on shore duty. Translating, interpreting and transcribing foreign language communications dataĪnalyzing and reporting highly technical information of strategic and tactical importance to fleet commanders and national intelligence agencies Operating sophisticated, computer-assisted information systems Operating sophisticated state-of-the-art electronic radio receivers, magnetic recording devices, computer terminals and associated peripherals in the communications signals environment

Language assignment is determined by the Enlisted Community Manager, based on Navy requirements with input from the Sailor. Additional languages are available to CTIs that qualify for an additional language. Language training is open to men and women in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian-Farsi, Russian, and Spanish. They specialize in the analysis of foreign language materials and the preparation of statistical studies and technical reports. CTIs attend language training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI), in Monterey, California.

IF A SAILOR WHO DESIRES TO RE-ENLIST DOES NOT HAVE A RE-ENLISTMENT QUOTA, PLEASE CONTACT THE APPLICABLE ENLISTED COMMUNITY MANAGER TO DISCUSS OPTIONS. CTI Persian & Arabic Community Overview CTI Chinese & Korean Community OverviewĬTI Spanish Community Overview CTI Russian Community Overview

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