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CTT Cryptologic Technician Technical
Overview
Cryptologic Technicians in the technical specialty conduct electromagnetic warfare and operate and maintain electronic sensors and computer systems. They collect, analyze, exploit, and disseminate electronic intelligence while providing warnings, force protection information, and technical and tactical guidance.
Core Skills
- signals analysis
- electronic intelligence elint collection
- electromagnetic spectrum operations
- electronic warfare support and attack
- radar signal identification
- threat warning and indications
- technical reporting and dissemination
- tactical data analysis
- technical troubleshooting
- equipment maintenance and calibration
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Network Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Alternating Current (BEE-AC)
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Analog (BEE-A)
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Digital (BEE-D)
- Basic Electricity and Electronics: Direct Current (BEE-DC)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Career Growth
- CompTIA Data+
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Fiber Optics Technician (Outside Plant) (FOT-OSP)
- Certified Collection Management Professional: Fundamental (CCMP-F)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
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