Job Details

35P Cryptologic Linguist

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

• S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 42Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10weeks of Basic Training
• 5to 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 85or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
• 101ASVAB 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