Cryptologic Language Analyst
Deciphering every message
- Intelligence around the world comes in many forms, and often it’s in a foreign language. Responsible for translating and analyzing messages, Cryptologic Language Analysts provide vital intelligence to decision-makers. Proficient in a language like Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian Farsi, Hebrew, Pashto or Urdu, these skilled specialists play an essential role in helping us complete our mission and keep our country safe ("Air Force").
Qualifications Summary
Minimum Education
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB Requirements
General
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB Requirements
General
Qualifications
- Documented foreign language proficiency in a designated language
- Completion of a designated Cryptologic Language Analyst Initial Skills course
- No history of temporomandibular joint disorder or pain
- A minimum score of 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery
- Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
- Favorable completion and of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training as well as Airmen’s Week
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
Training
Basic military Training 7.5 weeks Airmen's Week 1 week Technical Training 240 - 480 days Tech School Location Monterey CA, Goodfellow AFB TX |
Course Connection
Chapter 16 Homeland Security helped me prepare for Cryptologic Language Analyst by: LO2 Three important trends in international terrorism are terrorists have developed more efficient methods of financing their operations, terrorists have developed more efficient organizations based on the small-business model, and terrorists have exploited new communications technology to mount global campaigns. LO5 The primary goal of an intelligence agency is to prevent crime by gathering information on potential illegal acts before they occur. A law enforcement agency devotes its resources to solving crimes that have already occurred and bringing those who committed those crimes to justice. LO6 American law enforcement agencies are no longer willing to take the chance that nascent terrorist plots will develop into significant security threats. Therefore, they are taking steps to stop these plots in the planning stages, even if the dangers posed by the conspirators are minimal (Gaines and Miller, 2013, p.570). |