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

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Enlisted Soldier

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Officer

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Active Duty

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Army Reserve

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Army National Guard

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Entry Level

Bonuses up to

$20K

Bonuses up to $20K

Requirements

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U.S. Citizen

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17 to 34 Years Old

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High School Diploma or GED

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Meet Tattoo Guidelines

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No Major Law Violations

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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

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Debriefing & Interrogation

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Intelligence Gathering & Analysis

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Foreign Language Specialist