Linguist; US Army Enlisted at San Diego, CA

Linguist (US Army Enlisted) job at U.S. Army. San Diego, CA.

Military Intelligence Linguist (35W) – Enlist able position with up to $40,000 sign‑on bonus. The role involves collecting and analysing human intelligence to support key Army leaders.

• Screen human intelligence sources and documents.
• Debrief and interrogate human intelligence sources.
• Participate in human intelligence operations.
• Analyze and prepare intelligence reports.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Citizen of the United States.
• No major financial issues.
• No major medical issues.
• No major criminal background.

• Complete a series of aptitude tests to match you to suitable Army jobs.
• Pass the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB).
• Score on the DLAB determines the level of difficulty for language training or Defense Language Proficiency Test in one of the following languages:
  • Arabic, Egyptian (AE)
  • Arabic, Gulf Iraqi (DG)
  • Arabic, Levantine (AP)
  • Chinese Mandarin (CM)
  • French (FR) (must pass airborne screening)
  • Korean (KP)
  • Persian Farsi (PF)
  • Russian (RU)

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 20 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on‑the‑job instruction, classroom learning, and field exercises.

• Screenings, debriefings, and interrogations.
• Preparing maps and charts.
• Human Intelligence analysis.
• Using computer systems.

• Eligibility for up to $40,000 in sign‑on bonuses for certain Military Occupational Specialties.
• Full‑tuition scholarships, book and fee allowances, and an annual living stipend for qualified students.

• Skills acquired support careers in research, business planning, and roles with agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.

• Eligible candidates may enroll in the Army PaYS program, guaranteeing interviews with veteran‑friendly employers.