General Info:
Military information, particularly classified information about enemies or potential enemies, is called "intelligence." Intelligence specialists analyze intelligence data. They break down information to determine its usefulness in military planning. From this intelligence data, they prepare materials that describe in detail the features of strategic and tactical areas all over the world.
What They Do:
The duties performed by ISs include: analyzing intelligence information; identifying and producing intelligence from raw information; assembling and analyzing multisource operational intelligence; preparing and presenting intelligence briefings; preparing planning materials for photographic reconnaissance missions; analyzing the results, preparing reports. preparing graphics, overlays and mosaics; plotting imagery data using maps and charts; providing input to and receive data from computerized intelligence systems ashore and afloat; maintaining intelligence libraries and files.
Detailed List of Required Duties
VE+AR=107
Other Requirements:
Must have normal color perception. Security Clearance, (TOP SECRET) Requirement (SSBI). Must be U.S. citizen
Notes: Both the applicant and his/her immediate family members must be U.S. citizens. A waiver for U.S. citizenship requirement for immediate family may exist due to a compelling need. Only DONCAF may authorize this based on CT ECM's recommendation for severely undermanned CT branches. Moral turpitude offense(s) are generally disqualifying. Personal security screening interview will be conducted by a Naval Security Group Command special representative. Former members of the Peace Corps are not eligible. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED, CPT, home study or other equivalency). If not a diploma graduate, applicant must provide a high school transcript verifying successful completion of the 10th grade.
Technical Training Information:
Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.
Dam Neck, VA -- 89 calendar days
Subjects: Basic skills required for the rating Training Methods: Group and individualized instruction. After "A" school, most intelligence specialists are assigned to large ships, aircraft squadrons, staffs, intelligence facilities and Joint Commands in the United States and overseas. Some "A" school graduates go directly into the pipeline for advanced training in intelligence procedures and equipment. A typing test is required sometime during training. During their Navy careers, ISs usually spend 50 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 50 percent to shore facilities.
Working Environment:
Intelligence specialists perform most of their duties in an office or watch environment. They usually work closely with others, doing mostly analytical work, but must have the capability to work without supervision and to support the intelligence mission of the Navy on land, in the air, at sea and undersea. ISs serve on board ships, aircraft squadrons and various intelligence production centers located in the United States and overseas.
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