As a Foreign Language Specialist, you’ll go to the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for language training. There you will learn how to speak, listen, and read in your target language. During your time at DLI you will also be immersed in the culture of your target language’s region. Upon graduation of language training at DLI, you will be eligible for an associate degree in foreign language. Foreign Language Specialists will be assessed and attend either 35M or 35P Advanced Individual Training.
At A Glance
Enlisted Soldier
Officer
Active Duty
Army Reserve
Army National Guard
Entry Level
Bonuses up to
$20K
Bonuses up to $20K
Requirements
U.S. Citizen
17 to 34 Years Old
High School Diploma or GED
Meet Tattoo Guidelines
No Major Law Violations
No Medical Concerns
Testing & Certifications
- 10weeks of Basic 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
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Intelligence Collection
Debriefing & Interrogation
Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
