Cryptologic Technicians Technical branch perform a variety of specialized duties associated with the collection and processing of airborne, shipborne, and land-based radar signals. They operate electronic intelligence receiving and direction finding systems, digital recording devices, analysis terminals, and associated computer equipment. Systems they operate produce high-power jamming signals used to deceive electronic sensors and defeat radar guided weapons systems. Additionally, intelligence derived from collection and processing update national databases which are crucial to tactical and strategic units throughout the world. Initial training is located in Pensacola, Florida.

WHAT THEY DO

  • Operating sophisticated collection and analysis systems on surface, subsurface, and airborne platforms, as well as at shore locations worldwide;
  • Providing tactical support and Indications and Warnings (I&W) of emerging and potential threats against Naval units;
  • Working with highly classified and technical material in support of national security;
  • Tracking surface and airborne targets of interest to determine defensive maneauvers and tactics in case of attack;
  • Operating electronic detection and deception systems;
  • Operating state-of-the-art electronic receivers, signal modifiers, digital recording devices and associated peripherals in collection of airborne,
  • shipborne, and land-based radar signals;
  • Performing in-depth technical analysis of radar signals/systems to produce technical reports and briefs for operational facilities in the United States,
  • Hawaii, Japan, Spain, Great Britain, Australia, and various remote sites throughout the world;
  • Creating and maintaining technical databases used by local and national level agencies.