Human Intelligence Collector

Job Description

Intelligence is crucial to the security of our nation. By gathering information about an adversary’s intentions, strengths, vulnerabilities, and capabilities, the military can plan, prepare, and defend against potential attacks. As a Human Intelligence Collector in the Army National Guard, you will earn a security clearance and use your strategic, cognitive, and language skills to obtain Intel from both friendly and hostile sources.

• Conduct intelligence gathering missions involving human sources.
• Interrogate and debrief human intelligence sources as defined by regulation.
• Develop intelligence gathering and collection missions as well as interrogation plans.
• Advise military organizations based on intelligence gathering.
• Coordinate with federal agencies.

Job training for Human Intelligence Collection Technicians consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, 6 to 18 months of language training, and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Completion of initial entry training can also lead to college credit.

• Human Intelligence analysis
• Use of premier digital and analytical tools to gather information and create products for the Commander.
• Use of sophisticated mapping tools, intelligence networks, and systems to identify evolving battlefield threats.

• Ability to speak in foreign languages.
• Gathering and analyzing information.
• Clear thinking, speaking, and writing.
• Outgoing personality.

• Paid training and a monthly paycheck.
• Earn a security clearance.
• Montgomery GI Bill and federal/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.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.

Most non‑prior service candidates will initially earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend. As a 35M, you earn additional pay each month for maintaining language proficiency, ranging from $100 to $500 per month for your primary language and up to $1,000 total if you maintain proficiency in additional languages.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• At least a junior in high school, or a high school diploma or GED.
• Between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Meet citizenship requirements (see  for details).