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05JUL2023: All,
Effective 29JUN2023 the rating Cryptologic Technician - Networks (CTN) was sunset and the Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) rating was established. This change is applicable to all former CTNs across all components.
Please refer to NAVADMIN 147/23 and the accompanying factsheet:
NAVADMIN 174/23
ESTABLISHMENT OF CWT RATING
Please contact your CWT Detailers for more information.
CWT RATING-SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROGRAMS
INTERACTIVE ON-NET OPERATOR (ION) TRAINING
Sailors selected to participate in ION will complete a rigorous training pipeline and are considered highly trained Network Operators. Following training, Sailors possessing NECs H13A-H16A are required to complete a minimum of two consecutive ION tours.
Please be mindful that the length of the screening processes could potentially cause a Sailor to lose looks when entering into their PRD negotiation window, if not selected.
*** Sailors interested in enrolling in the ION training pipeline must be released by their Detailer at least 15 months prior to entering their PRD negotiation window. An EPAR/1306 must be submitted through the Sailor's chain of command to screen for ION; if approved, follow-on instructions will be provided by the Detailer. ***
General Training Path
1. Marine Corps Cyber Operations Readiness Curriculum (MCCORC)*:
Course Length - 8 Weeks
2. Basic Offensive Cyber Space Operator:
Course Length - 6 Months; H41A NEC Awarded
3. Foundational Operator Readiness and Enrichment (FORGE):
Course Length - 11 Months; H13A NEC Awarded
(Consists of FORGE 201, FORGE 301, FORGE 401, and FORGE 501)
Notes:
*MCCORC may be waived based on availability
Operator NECs H14A, H15A, and H16A are obtained through qualification.
CWT NECs (CAC REQUIRED)
0000 - BASIC CYBER ANALYST/OPERATOR
H11A - DIGITAL NET - WORK ANALYST
H12A - EXPLOITATION ANALYST
H13A - NAVY INTERACTIVE ON-NET OPERATOR, Basic
H14A - NAVY INTERACTIVE ON-NET OPERATOR, Windows
H15A - NAVY INTERACTIVE ON-NET OPERATOR, UNIX
H29A - CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS PLANNER
H30A - CYBER DEFENSE ANALYST (CDA)
H31A - CYBER DEFENSE ANALYST - HOST (CDA-H)
H32A - CYBER THREAT EMULATIONS OPERATOR
H34A - CYBER DEFENSE ANALYST - NETWORK (CDA-N)
H41A - BASIC OFFENSIVE CYBER OPRATOR
Please review NEC Information if you do NOT have an NEC reflected accurately in your MyNavyAssignment profile.