Language Intelligence Specialist

35P Cryptologic Linguist Job Description

The 35P Cryptologic Linguist is a vital role in signals intelligence operations. As a linguist, you will identify, categorize, translate, and summarize foreign language communications from various locations.

Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.

This position requires the ability to operate and oversee signals equipment used in signals intelligence operations. You will learn the intelligence skills needed to conduct military briefings and tip the appropriate authorities when necessary.

This role is crucial because the nation's defense heavily relies on information obtained from foreign languages.

Required Skills and Qualifications

You must be a U.S. citizen.

You should be between 17 to 34 years old.

You need to have a high school diploma or GED.

You must meet the tattoo guidelines.

You cannot have any major law violations.

You should not have any medical concerns.

Benefits

You can obtain 42 nationally recognized certifications.

You will undergo 10 weeks of basic training.

You will receive 5 to 20 weeks of advanced individual training.

You need to score 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) for active duty only.

You require a 101 ASVAB Score : Skilled Technical (ST) with a minimum score of 129 or above to bypass DLAB.

You will spend 36-64 weeks learning a foreign language at the Defense Foreign Language Institute if you are not fluent in one.

Skills You Will Learn

You will learn foreign communications.

You will become proficient in translating and reporting.

You will develop detection and analysis skills.