35 Military Intelligence Officer

OVERVIEW
The Army National Guard's Military Intelligence Officer is responsible for all collected intelligence during Army National Guard missions. They provide essential information that often saves the Soldiers fighting on front lines.

As a Military Intelligence Officer you will specialize in these specific areas:

Imagery Intelligence: Perform collection and analysis of imagery using photogrammetry and terrain analysis.

All-Source Intelligence: Perform collection management/surveillance/reconnaissance and provides advice.

Counterintelligence: Coordinate and participate in counterintelligence investigations, operations and production.

Human Intelligence: Perform controlled collection operations and interviews.

Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare: Collect signal intelligence and engage in electronic warfare.

All-Source Intelligence Aviator: Perform duties as an aviator/MI officer and participate in special electronic mission aircraft missions.

JOB DUTIES

• Command and coordinate the military intelligence Soldiers and combined Armed Forces
• Assess risks associated with friendly/enemy courses of action and act to counter/neutralize intelligence threats
• Use intelligence systems and data to reduce uncertainty for a commander 

TRAINING
Job training for a military intelligence officer requires completing the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Leadership skills and tactics in an infantry platoon
• Maintenance and operational aspects of weapons and vehicles

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

              
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. Being an officer in the Army National Guard is similar in many ways to holding a managerial position in a corporation.