Cryptologic Linguist (35P)

Our national security relies on information gathered from foreign language sources.

As a Cryptologic Linguist in the Army National Guard, you will learn to interpret the words, intent, and tenor of these foreign communications, and present it to the people who need it the most.

In this role, you will perform or supervise the detection, acquisition, geolocation, identification, and exploitation of foreign communications using specialized signals equipment.n nSpecific duties of the Cryptologic Linguist may include: identification of foreign communications; categorizing signals by activity type; foreign communication analysis; recognizing changes in transmission modes and reporting the change; providing translation expertise to analysts; supporting Signals Intelligence tasking, reporting, and coordination; and providing transcriptions or translations of foreign communications.n nJob Dutiesn n* Identify and analyze foreign communicationsn* Recognize changes in transmission modes and tip the appropriate authorityn* Provide translation expertise to analystsn* Provide transcripts and translations from foreign communicationsn nSome of the Skills You’ll Learnn n* Identifying foreign communications from an assigned geographic arean* Analyzing foreign communications to support missionsn* Procedures for handling classified information and preparing reportsn nHelpful Skillsn n* Talent for foreign languagesn* Interest in speech, communications, and foreign languagesn* Ability to work as a team membern* Enjoy reading and writingn nThrough your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as a translator for government agencies, embassies, universities, and companies that conduct business overseas.n nEarn While You Learnn nInstead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn.

In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.n nJob training for a Cryptologic Linguist requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, and three to 80 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT).

Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Soldiers who don’t possess foreign language fluency will attend foreign language training at the Defense Language Institute for six to 18 months prior to attending Advanced Individual Training.