I'm not so sure that I would be proud about an 83 on the ASVAB. It may be great for a CT, but not cause to brag for a nuke. If you make it into the nuke field you may have the lowest score in your A-School class. However, CT's make rank kinda fast and have a decent job with little sea time. If you become a nuke you WILL go to sea a lot and will have a demanding qualification path. Don't fear though, my cousin is a CTR instructor right now. PM me and I can relay you info about being a CT, or I can give you some advice on what to expect as a nuke. Either way.