career options for a 96b

[201d]

OK... I think I signed for 96b because "Intelligence analyst" sounded neat. My recruiter told me (i've also researched a bit) that I could land a gig at the FBI and such.

Who knows of any specific options? Also, what should I study that would compliment the training?

Thanks!

[walte]

I'd think that any of the intelligence agencies would be open to you. The CIA, NSA, and NGA come to mind right off.

[doubtfuldarhma]

I'm going in for a 96b also - plan to go to basic at the end of Feb. (want to get my taxes done first). Have you been to usarmyinfo.com - everybody should it has a lot of information on all the mos's and is a good place to start looking for links on a civilian career. But as a 96B you should be able to gather information for yourself that is what you will be doing after all. No harm in asking for help though.

[kaduku]

Hey, did you guys have to take the DLAB (Defense Language Aptitude Battery)? My recruiter said that in order for me to sign up for that MOS I would have to take it. I take it next week! :eek:

[201d]

never heard of it... now back to the subject...

[doubtfuldarhma]

You should take the test and see if you qualify for language school. If you are interested in an intel. career. CIA works outside of our borders and SURPRISE foreigners sometimes speak a different language. FBI works inside our borders and SURPRISE sometimes people speak a different language here also.
Adding a linguist to your mos will help with pay, jobs inside the NG, and jobs outside the NG.
There is a dire need for people who understand Arabic and Chinese especially.
(Gee, I wonder why?) And if you are interested in analysing info from the enemies of the U.S. you have to be able to understand them.

[201d]

thanks for the explanation! Now I wana take the test. So far I speak spanish and english, no big deal. But I've always wanted to learn more languages.

So this test measures my ability to LEARN new languages, or if I DO? I'll see if my recruiter can hook me with that. I have to wait 24 hours for this to be posted then 24+ more for any (if any) reply. So I'm better off waiting until monday to ask him.

[exvet]

just so u know, FBI, CIA, NSA, any intelligence agency requires at least a BA degree. and u have to apply, when there are open positions, is not open all the time and not for the same jobs.

[Chaim]

OK... I think I signed for 96b because "Intelligence analyst" sounded neat. My recruiter told me (i've also researched a bit) that I could land a gig at the FBI and such.

Who knows of any specific options? Also, what should I study that would compliment the training?

Thanks!

Living in the DC area I know quite a few people who work for various government agencies.

For most FBI and intelligence jobs I don't think they care that much what your degree is in, unless you have a particular specialty you are interested in. I know the FBI and similar agencies have a special need for some of their specialties for lawyers and accountants and they seem to have more trouble recruiting them than generalists. Language and computer skills are important, especially if you may be interested in CIA or NSA in addition to the FBI. I'm pretty sure you almost need some law enforcement experience if you want a job with the FBI (I don't think it is an official requirement, but I've never met anyone, unless they had a law or accounting degree, who went straight into the FBI).

Major in what you like. If you don't have much preference, something like history, sociology, psychology, or political science are pretty good preparation for law enforcement and intelligence type careers. Languages are a must (and not a bad choice as a major). Consider international relations. Accounting is terrific. Business and management is pretty good. If you think working in a lab for the FBI might be interesting chemistry or biology are good choices. Again, I guess it comes down to major in what you like, and take at least 2 years (preferably 3-4) of the same foreign language.

[exvet]

ur very correct on everything u said Chaim.