35P Cryptologic Linguist

Overview Our national security relies on information gathered from foreign language sources. As a Cryptologic Linguist in the Army National Guard, you will learn to interpret the words, intent, and tenor of these foreign communications and present it to the people who need it the most. In this role you will earn a security clearance and perform or supervise the detection, acquisition, geolocation, identification, and exploitation of foreign communications using specialized signals equipment. Responsibilities Identify and analyze foreign communications Recognize changes in transmission modes and tip the appropriate authority Provide translation expertise to analysts Provide transcripts and translations from foreign communications Identify foreign communications from an assigned geographic area Analyze foreign communications to support missions Follow procedures for handling classified information and preparing reports Training Job training requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, followed by 3 to 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Soldiers without foreign language fluency attend foreign language training at the Defense Language Institute for 6 to 18 months prior to Advanced Individual Training. Completion of initial entry training may also lead to additional college credit. Benefits Paid training Monthly paycheck Earn a security clearance Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low‑cost life insurance (up to $400,000) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Compensation Non‑prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend. As a 35P, you will earn additional pay for maintaining language proficiency, ranging from $100 to $500 per month for your primary language and up to $1,000 total for multiple languages. Requirements Must enlist in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or hold a high school diploma or GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements Program and benefits are subject to change; contact a recruiter for the most up-to-date information #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Army National Guard