Sergeant First Class Osborne

Overview:

A cryptologic linguist is primarily responsible for identifying foreign communications using signals equipment. Their role is crucial as the nation’s defense depends largely on information that comes from foreign languages.
Job Duties:

Identifying and analyzing foreign communications
Recognize changes in transmission modes and tip the appropriate authority
Provide translation expertise to analysts
Provide transcriptions and translations from foreign communications

Requirements:

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps the Army better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you. In addition to the ASVAB, the Army uses the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) to evaluate how well a native English speaker can learn a new language. Your score on the DLAB determines the level of difficulty for language training.
Training:

Job training for a cryptologic analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and three to 52 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Soldiers who aren’t fluent in a foreign language will attend training at the Defense Language Institute for six to 18 months prior to attending Advanced Individual Training.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Identifying foreign communications from an assigned geographic area
Analyzing foreign communications to support missions
Procedures for handling classified information and preparing reports

Helpful Skills:

Talent for foreign languages
Interest in speech, communications and foreign languages
Good at working with people as a member of a team
Enjoy reading and writing

Compensation:

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Earn Cash For Enlisting:

You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year