Human Intelligence Collector

Job Overview

As a Human Intelligence Collector, you’ll collect intelligence about an adversary’s intentions, strengths, vulnerabilities, and capabilities, and you’ll share this critical information to help Army leaders better understand the enemy. You’ll debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources, analyze and prepare intelligence reports, and screen human intelligence sources and documents.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Bonuses Up To

$20,000

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 23 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• 95 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
• 101 ASVAB 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

• Intelligence Collection
• Debriefing & Interrogation
• Intelligence Gathering & Analysis

More To Consider

The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) can reduce the length of your initial training and streamline your assignment process so you can start your Army career sooner. Prior skills or experience relating to this career may put you in position to join the Army at a higher rank, earn more pay, and obtain leadership positions quicker. Work with a recruiter to get started.