Foreign Language Specialist

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

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Ages 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 85 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 not fluent in a foreign language

Skills You'll Learn

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

Benefits

• Entry-level bonuses up to $20K

Schedule

• Enlisted Soldier
• Active Duty, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard
• Entry Level