Is FT (Fire Control Technician) a Good Rating?
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Quick Facts — FT (Fire Control Technician)
AIT / Training
18 weeks
Training Location
Groton, CT
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—/ 5.0 overall
Verdict: Not enough data
Based on 0 community reviews from verified service members
Score Breakdown
Overall Rating—/5.0
Quality of Life—/5.0
Leadership—/5.0
Civilian Translation—/5.0
About FT Fire Control Technician
Training Duration
18 weeks
Training Location
Groton, CT
Recruiter vs. Reality
What the Recruiter Says
Operate and maintain the combat control systems that aim and launch a submarine's torpedoes and missiles — the brains of the boat's weapons.
What It's Actually Like
This is submarine duty, with the screening, security clearance, and lifestyle that come with it. You own the weapons-control electronics on a platform where there's no room for error and no quick way to the surface.
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