Intelligence in the North Dakota Army National Guard

OVERVIEW
An All-Source Intelligence Technician develops all-source intelligence materials from accumulated data, including maps and intelligence information derived from a variety of sources.

Activities to include counterintelligence:

• Imagery interpretation
• Interrogation
• Language interpretation units

JOB DUTIES

• Assess reliability of information received, through comparison with previously evaluated information on hand
• Maintain close liaison with other staff and specialized intelligence personnel
• Ensure compliance with computer interface and operating procedures, concepts and automated data processing (ADP) principles for development and maintenance of intelligence database
• Develop and maintain situation maps, overlays and reports to provide complete and accurate intelligence information
• Establish and maintain files as a basis for information to support the commanding officer’s decisions
• Maintain current information concerning friendly and enemy forces, including identification, disposition, personalities, combat efficiency and history
• Develop and prepare enemy vulnerability studies and evaluate their use in predicting probable enemy courses of action in terms of disposition, capabilities and intentions
• Supervise intelligence production operations and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance synchronization functions

Due to similar enlisted functions and many 35Ns working in 35F billets, a 35N Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) can now apply for 350F on a will-train basis. 35Ns who have worked in a 35F billet should include specific experiences in resume that relate to 35F work when applying. Applicants should also include hard copies of any documented experience (awards, certificates and noncommissioned officer reports [NCOERs]). 35Ns must meet the minimum of four years’ operation experience as a working analyst. With increasing joint operations, a greater pool of applicants from other military branch services (Navy, Air Force and Marines) exists. Those who can demonstrate their qualifications may apply for 350F on a will-train basis. Applicants from other military branches must come from a military intelligence MOS with similar duties and skill sets as outlined above. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications through hard copies of documented experience (e.g., awards, certificates and performance evaluations).

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES*

• Be a Sergeant (E-5) or above (not waiverable).
• Have successfully completed course 243-35F10, Intelligence Analyst.
• Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience as a working analyst in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35F in at least two assignments (one combat tour as a working analyst in MOS 35F/35N may count as an assignment).
• Have a minimum of two noncommissioned officer evaluation reports (NCOERs).
• Be a graduate of Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), all phases (waiverable based upon documented leadership performance in OEF/OIF).
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 350F; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 350F can be substituted.

*Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing to proponent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a Staff Sergeant (E-6) or above.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

Note: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.

OVERVIEW
Counterintelligence Technicians conduct investigations and operations to detect and prevent acts against our military.

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct investigations/operations by applying sound judgment and analytical reasoning methods to detect and prevent acts of espionage, sabotage and terrorism directed against National Guard activities
• Supervise investigative/operational and administrative personnel, subordinate military, and civilian personnel in related jobs
• Manage investigative/operational elements of varying size, commensurate with skill and experience level
• Prepare, review and approve investigative/operational reports related to investigations and inspections
• Perform terrorism counteraction analysis and threat analysis
• Investigate national security crimes of Guard interest as defined by regulation, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or applicable U.S. Code
• Conduct and supervise both overt and covert investigations, and develop and approve investigative plans
• Develop, evaluate and manage sources and informants of military intelligence
• Obtain and execute arrest and search warrants in coordination with the Criminal Investigations Division or the FBI
• Interview and interrogate witnesses, suspects and subjects, and obtain written statements executed under oath
• Represent the Guard’s interests in investigations conducted collaterally with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice, and other federal, state or local investigative agencies

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES*

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above (not waiverable).
• Have successfully completed course 97B10/20 Counterintelligence (CI) Agent Course or the CI Special Agent Course (CISAC).
• Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience as a counterintelligence special agent in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35L in at least two assignments (waiverable to two years, if one year was combat experience).
• Have a minimum of two NCOERs.
• Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate (all phases) (waiverable based upon documented leadership performance in OEF/OIF).
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 351L; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 351L can be substituted.

*Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a staff sergeant (E-6) or above.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.

OVERVIEW
A Human Intelligence Collection Technician is the expert on the history, culture, geography, politics and economics of a country where assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• Interrogate, debrief, translate and interpret according to regulation, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
• Conduct and supervise both combat and strategic interrogation-related duties, to include Military Source Operations (MSO)
• Develop and approve interrogation plans, document translations and missions
• Advise support personnel on the best employment of Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Collector methods and equipment
• Supervise the technical performance of military and civilian support personnel in related job skills
• Coordinate closely with other intelligence and non-intelligence agencies of interrogation and MSO
• Write, review and approve interrogation and intelligence reports, which include document translations and limited technical intelligence reports
• Perform language support in the form of translations or interpreter duties when required

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES*

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above (not waiverable).
• Have successfully completed course 35M10, Human Intelligence Collection.
• Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience as a Human Intelligence Collector in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35M in at least two assignments (waiverable to two years, if one year was combat experience).
• Have a minimum of two NCOERs.
• Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate, all phases.
• Applicants without a language must score at least a 95 on the Defense Language Aptitude Test (DLAT) or a Defense Language Proficiency Tests (DLPT) rating of R2/S2/L2 in one foreign language, as verified by a current DA Form 330 (Language Proficiency Questionnaire); include all test results with packet (not waiverable).
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 351M; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 351M can be substituted.

*Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a staff sergeant (E-6) or above.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Have completed the Defense Strategic Debriefing Course (ASI N7).
• Have graduated from the SOC and/or ASOC.
• Have combat experience.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.

OVERVIEW
Attache Intelligence Operations Technicians perform administrative and logistics functions in support of the Defense Army Attaché office located in an embassy of the United States of America.

JOB DUTIES

• Know regulations, directives and procedures necessary for managing and operating administrative and logistics support functions
• Secure and manage housing accommodations for personnel assigned to the embassy
• Know history, political and economic institutions, social customs, and, when possible, the language of the country to which assigned
• Advise other attaché office personnel and visitors regarding matters of protocol, military courtesies and public affairs
• Supervise Enlisted and civilian support specialists
• Manage internal activities of the Defense Attaché office
• Compile and prepare reports and communications
• Receive, interview and schedule meetings with U.S. and foreign military and civilian visitors
• Supervise internal communications
• Maintain files and administer the recordkeeping process
• Type correspondence, messages, forms and manuscripts
• Authenticate vouchers
• Process and review requisitions
• May serve as service school instructor
• May perform other officer-level duties as required

TRAINING
This is an ascension MOS. All Enlisted MOS with SQI 7 (Attaché) are eligible to apply. To become an Attaché Intelligence Operations Technician, applicants must have Defense Attaché Service experience, complete the Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) and meet certain qualifications.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Ability to work under pressure and on deadline
• Capable of managing multiple projects and personnel at one time
• Desire to work in an office setting
• Knowledge of office equipment and software

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills and experience you acquire will prepare you for a career in private business and with the U.S. government or possibly the State Department.

OVERVIEW
The Signals Analysis Technician manages personnel and technical equipment used in intercepting, decoding and analyzing communication traffic for possible intelligence value.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform reporting in accordance with Signals Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (SIGINT/EW) directives to produce combat information and intelligence
• Manage personnel and equipment to collect, process, locate, identify and analyze SIGINT/EW intercepts
• Prioritize intercept missions to achieve desired traffic
• Coordinate SIGINT/EW analytical projects
• Advise and assist commanders and staff officers in formulation plans for SIGINT/EW activities

With increasing joint operations, a greater pool of applicants from other military branch services (Navy, Air Force and Marines) exists. Those who can demonstrate their qualifications may apply for 352N on a will-train basis. Applicants from other military branches must come from a military intelligence Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) with similar duties and skill sets as outlined above. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications through hard copies of documented experience (e.g., awards, certificates and performance evaluations).

Due to the large number of qualified applicants with under 12 years’ Active Service (AS) for 352N, the Military Intelligence Proponent is discouraging applicants with over 12 years’ AS from applying at this time.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES
These prerequisites are not waiverable:

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above.
• Have successfully completed 35N/35P MOS Producing Course or 35N Transition Course.
• Submit a minimum of three NCOERs that reflect outstanding and exceptional duty performance ratings as a 35N/35P conducting SIGINT analysis, production and dissemination duties. It is recommended applicants wait for their most recent finalized NCOER prior to application submission. The most recent NCOER provided cannot exceed 12 months from the date the WO application is submitted; applicants will submit all NCOERs regardless of duty position or duty MOS for review by the MI WO Proponent and Accession Board.
• Have a minimum of four years 35N/35P experience and at least two assignments.
• Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate, all phases.
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 352N; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 352N can be substituted.
• Must have successfully passed a Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph in the last five years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be a staff sergeant (E-6) or above.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.

OVERVIEW
The Voice Intercept Technician conducts, manages and gives operational direction for use of intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW) personnel and equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct, manage and give operational direction for use of intelligence and electronic warfare (IEW) personnel and equipment
• Ensure voice intercept operators follow established procedures and techniques
• Supervise intercept, transcription and translation of designated foreign communications
• Advise commanders and staff officers on the employment, deployment and use of voice intercept personnel
• Define and advise the commanders on language problem areas
• Perform site selection of operations security (OPSEC) quality control for deployed electronic warfare (EW) personnel

With increasing joint operations, a greater pool of applicants from other military branch services (Navy, Air Force and Marines) exists. Those who can demonstrate their qualifications may apply for 352P on a will-train basis. Applicants from other military branches must come from a military intelligence Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) with similar duties and skill set as outlined above. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications through hard copies of documented experience (e.g., awards, certificates and performance evaluations).

Due to the large number of qualified applicants with under 12 years’ Active Service (AS) for 352P, the Military Intelligence Proponent is discouraging applicants with over 12 years’ AS from applying at this time.

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES
These prerequisites are not waiverable:

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above.
• Have successfully completed course X3AZK085ZZ, EW/SIGINT Voice Interceptor, 35P.
• Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35P in at least two assignments.
• Have a minimum of two NCOERs.
• Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate, all phases.
• Be qualified in at least one foreign language with a Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) of R2/L2 verified on the Department of the Army (DA) Form 330; test must have been taken within the past year, and a copy of the DA Form 330 must accompany the application.
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 352P; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 352P can be substituted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be an SSG (E-6) or above.
• Have a recent (within one year) Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Obtain a DLPT R3/L3 in a foreign language.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.

OVERVIEW
Military Intelligence Systems Maintenance/Integration Technicians manage personnel and equipment involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of complex electronic warfare, intercept and related ancillary electronics equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Manage Intelligence/Electronic Warfare (I/EW) equipment maintenance activities at multiple levels
• Manage I/EW maintenance training program, the prescribed load list, repair parts stockpile levels and the essential repair parts stockage list (ERPSL)
• Manage and supervise maintenance and supply personnel
• Manage the Equipment Improvement Report (EIR) program and Quality Assurance (QA) program for their maintenance facility
• Monitor the Modification Work Order program and ensure the work is completed
• Monitor maintenance requests and the maintenance request register for their maintenance facility
• Monitor supply/parts requisitions and the document register
• Maintain the updating of maintenance historical data/records in maintenance facility
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of the material readiness report
• May be assigned as the contracting officer representative (COR) or assistant contracting officer representative (ACOR) for their maintenance facility
• May be assigned as a platoon leader, maintenance facility officer-in-charge (OIC) or detachment OIC/commander for general support maintenance detachment activities

With increasing joint operations, a greater pool of applicants from other military branch services (Navy, Air Force and Marines) exists. Those who can demonstrate their qualifications may apply for 353T on a will-train basis. Applicants from other military branches must come from a military intelligence MOS with similar duties and skill sets as outlined above. Applicants must demonstrate their qualifications through hard copies of documented experience (e.g., awards, certificates and performance evaluations).

MINIMUM PREREQUISITES*

• Be a sergeant (E-5) or above (not waiverable).
• Have successfully completed course 102-35T10 EW/Intercept Systems Repair.
• Have a minimum of four years’ operational experience in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 35T (old CMF 33) in at least two assignments.
• Must submit a minimum of three NCOERs that reflect outstanding and exceptional duty performance ratings in an EW/Intercept Systems Repair duty position. It is recommended that applicants wait for their most recent finalized NCOER prior to application submission. The most recent NCOER provided cannot exceed 12 months from the date the WO application is submitted; applicants will submit all NCOERs regardless of duty position or duty MOS for review by the MI WO Proponent and Accession Board.
• Be an Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) graduate, all phases.
• Have a Top Secret clearance based on a single scope background investigation (SSBI).
• Be eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
• Enclose a written recommendation from a senior warrant officer (CW3 and above preferred) from within the applicant’s organization who holds the Military Intelligence Warrant Officer (MI WO) MOS 353T; in organizations where no SWO in the correct MOS is available, a letter of recommendation from any senior MI WO or any MOS 353T can be substituted.

*Any minimum prerequisites not met will require a prerequisite waiver in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Be an SSG (E-6) or above.
• Have a minimum of three NCOERs, with one in a leadership position.
• Possess an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.

NOTE: Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses in your state.