Foreign Language Specialist
US Army Medical Department (AMEDD) · San Antonio, TX · Today
Information Technology$20k/yrFull-time
About the role
Foreign Language Specialists attend the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for intensive language training, learning to speak, listen, and read in a target language while being immersed in the culture of that region. Upon graduation, they become eligible for an associate degree in foreign language and will be assessed for 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
- Open to Enlisted Soldiers, Officers, Active Duty, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard
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 the Soldier is not already fluent in a foreign language
Skills
- Intelligence Collection
- Debriefing & Interrogation
- Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
Benefits
- Entry‑level bonuses up to $20,000