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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.

*** 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.

Interactive On-Net Operator (ION) Sharepoint

ION Recruiting Brief

CWT NECs (CAC REQUIRED)

Contacts:
CWT E6-E9 Detailer
CWT E1-E5 Detailer
CWT TECHAD (ECM)

Resources
MNA Education
NPC Distribution Policy
Transition to SELRES
CWT Community Page
CWT Occupational Standards
CWT Navy COOL

Schedules
Negotiation Windows
MNA Schedule (Active/TAR)