35P Cryptologic Linguist

35P Cryptologic Linguist

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

As a Signals Intelligence Voice Interceptor, you’ll use your skills as a linguist to identify, categorize, translate, and summarize foreign language communications from a specific location. You’ll also operate and oversee signals equipment used in signals intelligence operations. You’ll learn the intelligence skills needed to conduct military briefings and tip the appropriate authorities when needed. This role is important because the nation’s defense depends largely on information that comes from foreign languages.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen

17 to 34 Years Old

High School Diploma or GED

Meet Tattoo Guidelines

No Major Law Violations

No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

42 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available

10 weeks of Basic Training

5 to 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training

85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)

• 101 ASVAB Score : Skilled Technical (ST)
• can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above

36-64 weeks of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language

Skills You'll Learn

Foreign Communications

Translating & Reporting

Detection & Analysis