Navy

United States Navy

I served in the United States Navy from January 1986 to February 1990 as a Cryptologic Technician Operator (CTO). In plain English, that translates to a lot of high-tech intelligence-related technical duties.

I was responsible for circuit and equipment performance, operating teletype and controlling crypto, modem, multiplexer, ancillary, test and analysis equipment. I also restored failing and inoperative circuits. In addition, I was responsible for the preparation, transmission, relay and receipt of on/off-line messages, and I provided reliable wideband and narrowband secure voice for message trafficking.

I held a Top Secret (and above) Security Clearance via a Special Background Investigation by the Naval Investigative Service.

Duty Stations

	Naval Communication Unit, London, England
	USS Comte De Grasse (DD-974), Norfolk, Virginia
	CINCLANTFLT, Norfolk, Virginia
	NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, Florida
	Recruit Training Camp, Orlando, Florida

Military Points of Interest

	Service Time: January 1986 to February 1990
	Received Honorable Discharge (DD-214 Available)
	Left Military Service to Return to College
	Rank at Time of Discharge: Petty Officer
	Earned a Good Conduct Award
	Earned two Overseas Duty Ribbons

Military Awards

	Good Conduct Award
	Two Overseas Duty Ribbons
	Letter of Accommodation from the Commanding Officer, USS Comte de Grasse (DD-974)
	Letter of Accommodation from the Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, CINCUSNAVEUR London
	Letter of Accommodation from the Commander Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe

@ 2008 R. L. Burkhead
email Roy @: roylb@tds.net
Last updated: 09/07/08.