Psychological Operations Specialist

As a Psychological Operations Specialist, you’ll be an expert at persuasion. You’ll assess and develop the information needed to influence and engage specific audiences. You’ll broadcast important information through various mediums and assist U.S. and foreign governments, militaries, and civilian populations. Requirements Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card 17 to 34 Years Old High School Diploma or GED Eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance Meet Tattoo Guidelines No Major Law Violations No Medical Concerns Testing & Certifications 53 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training 10-day Psychological Operations Specialist Assessment & Selection Program, following Airborne School and Psychological Operations Specialist Qualification Course.(active duty only) Score 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only) Active Duty & Army

• 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training or, 16-22 of weeks One Station Unit Training Active Duty
• Airborne School
• 5 weeks of Psychological Operations (PO) Preparation & Conditioning Course 10-day PO Assessment & Selection 10 weeks of PO Qualification Course 10 weeks of Special Warfare PO Course 16-22 weeks of Basic Special Operations Language Training
• Score 75 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) Army Reserve Soldiers may attend Airborne or Language training if their units require it 105 ASVAB
• General Technical (GT) Skills Youll Learn Persuasion & Influence Cultural Awareness & Communications Social & Psychological Analysis