Biased ex-NCO here, but enlisted is the way to go for you! Overall the training and the job of a Military Intelligence Officer is similar to Intelligence Officers in other Intelligence Agencies (in fact there’s sometimes significant overlap). I know that in many respects this is a desk job, but I’d like to know which ones minimize the “desk job” aspect. Just wanted to start off by saying thank you for reading this post and helping answer the questions of a complete stranger. Just pay me to analyze, critically think, and make decisions based off of information as my job! Good luck finding intelligence in officers... Just kidding. 3. For the sake of OPSEC and such I can't and won't go into specifics but I got a chance to work both SIGINT and IMINT/GEOINT by cross training AFSCs. Just be realistic about what military Intel is and isn't going in, and keep in mind deployment pace isn't what it was several years ago and be prepared to spend time in garrison. Online. Good luck getting anything more than vague answers until you get a clearance. But like you said, if you get the right opportunities there is definitely a chance to get out there and do some ground pounding. I didn't apply for an officer position at first because, despite my pre-AF arrogant attitude, I had at least enough self-awareness to reckon that I wouldn't make a good one with no experience...and they didn't have officer recruiters at RAF Mildenhall anyway! One thing about the military is there is not a whole lot, if any, choice in where you go and when. I loved my time in the army though, so if you're okay with all that I say go for it. Many of my friends came back to work at the same units/bases they separated from as civilian contractors! I think I got what I need for now from this thread and another, thanks! I.e. Looking for some info on the career field. There was a guy I went to BMT with who had a harder time getting his clearance than a 2nd generation Pakistani, because he had 2 speeding tickets misdated. I'm just looking for what people have to say about not only getting yourself as an officer, but a specific job as one. Things like what they actually do, no vague description like you find on the Air Force website. I’m under the impression that officers are the ones directing the people who are doing the dirty work, not out in the field themselves. if you do well enough on your language test you MIGHT be able to skip DLI and go straight to MOS training (systems, SOPs, etc). army MI is more fun (parties more) than the other services. 7.What should I look out for when signing my contract? I graduated from a Scottish university in history and international relations, with the former specialized in subjects that compliment the latter. I like being provided information, analysing it, putting it into context, and making decisions based off of that information. Hope that helps! 6.What is the culture in the military like? Most Intel guys in the military don't write about political leaders, don't go do any sort of collecting outside combat operations, and often when not deployed find themselves doing additional duties that don't have anything to do with even tactical intel...let alone the Jack Ryan stuff they think they're going to do. I'll add that to my post. I'd cross post this over a r/army. I'm actually grateful for this. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the Intelligence community. I know 35Ms who have actually never done their job except in training. all those options, plus NSA, will be available to you after 4+ years working with a clearance. Yes, I am. I want to be out in the field talking to people, getting dirty, and using my skills. I went to DLI straight after basic (studies Urdu there) and from there I went on to my unit. These two jobs are the only ones I saw going outside the wire regularly. Do you like briefings, power point, and a lot of reading if you said no to any of those things then Intel may not be the best way to go. Depending on what you were involved in there are countless alphabet agencies that will hire you after you get out to work all over the country. 51. Do not fall for the high-speed propaganda they put in those recruitment videos. Because unless you're at a super chill strategic MI unit, you will not necessarily be surrounded by the "MI professionals" that you hold in such high esteem. Army linguists in the intel field (35P, not 09L Interopreter) generally sit behind desks. Does anyone have experience with Intelligence Officers, or is an Intelligence Officer? Call it the romanticism of it. I apologize for starting another thread on this but I searched and didn’t see anything that applied to someone in my distinct situation. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 1N2X1A/C - Signals Intelligence Analyst; Official Description; Detailed Description; What an average … State Dept, FBI, CIA, counter-intel, grad school? HUMINT (35M) tends to require talking to locals, and so they often get picked for patrols as well. Which MOSs allow for most time “outside the wire”? I'm a linguist. I’m under the impression that officers are the ones directing the people who are doing the dirty work, not out in the field themselves. Just secret squirrel instead. State Dept, FBI, CIA, counter-intel, grad school? AIR FORCE. What I mean by this is so I sign my contract, get shipped off to basic, then begin AIT, then DLI, then what? An Intelligence officer must analyze data and determine threats to have a full understanding of the enemy and their vulnerabilities. What are you actually wanting to do (eg. I know that in many respects this is a desk job, but I’d like to know which ones minimize the “desk job” aspect. Is the path I take up to me, or am I following a set program? In basic, I’m expecting to be surrounded by a bunch of younger kids who are very unlike me, but once I specialize in MI, what can I expect from the people there?

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