Foreign Language Specialist 35W at U.S. Army

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $45K SIGNING BONUS. Talk to your recruiter for details.

Job Overview:
As a Foreign Language Specialist, youll go to the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for language training. There you will learn how to speak, listen, and read in yourtarget language. During your time at DLI you will also be immersed in the culture of your target languages 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.

Requirements:
       10 weeks of Basic Training
       36-64 weeks of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language
       101 ASVAB Score Skilled Technical (ST) *can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above
       85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
       U.S. Citizen
       Meet Tattoo Guidelines
       17 to 34 Years Old
       No Major Law Violations
       High School Diploma or GED
       No Medical Concerns

Skills Youll Learn:
       Intelligence Collection
       Debriefing & Interrogation
       Intelligence Analysis

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher