Foreign Language Specialist

About the role

As a Foreign Language Specialist you will attend the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for intensive language training. You will learn to speak, listen, and read in your target language while being immersed in the culture of the language’s region. Upon graduation you will be eligible for an associate degree in foreign language. After DLI, you will be assessed and attend either 35M or 35P Advanced Individual Training.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Age 17 to 42
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No major law violations
• No medical concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• Score of 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
• 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 not already fluent in a foreign language

Skills You’ll Learn

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

Benefits

• Entry‑level bonuses up to $20,000