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Human Intelligence Collector
OVERVIEW
The human intelligence collector is responsible for information collection operations. They provide Army personnel with information about the enemy force’s strengths, weaknesses and potential battle areas.
JOB DUTIES
Screen human intelligence sources and documents
Debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources
Participate in human intelligence operations
Analyze and prepare intelligence reports
REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.
TRAINING
Job training for a human intelligence collector requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:
Screenings, debriefings and interrogations
Preparing maps and charts
Human Intelligence analysis
Using computer systems
HELPFUL SKILLS
Foreign languages
Interest in reading maps and charts
Gathering information and studying its meaning
Ability to think, speak and write clearly
An outgoing personality
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in research, business planning and even government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.
