Air Force
INTELLIGENCE

AFSC

1N1X1

Geospatial Intelligence

Description

Some of our most critical intelligence comes from keen eyes spotting miniscule details in aerial imagery. Responsible for analyzing imagery from satellites, remotely piloted vehicles and other sources, Geospatial Intelligence specialists discern what is normal and what could be a threat. These highly trained experts perform a wide array of intelligence activities that include exploitation, development and distribution of multi-sensor geospatial intelligence products to support the needs of any of our missions.

Core Skills

  • geospatial intelligence analysis
  • imagery analysis and interpretation
  • multi-INT fusion and reporting
  • target development and pattern-of-life analysis
  • GIS and mapping
  • change detection and anomaly identification
  • order of battle analysis
  • intelligence report writing
  • briefing and visualization of complex data
  • metadata exploitation
  • collection management support
  • quality control of intelligence products
  • OPSEC and INFOSEC discipline
  • collaboration in joint and interagency environments

Common Certifications

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • USGIF Geospatial Intelligence Professional Certification (GEOINT)
  • Esri Technical Certification: ArcGIS Desktop Associate
  • Esri Technical Certification: Enterprise Geodata Management Associate
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • CISSP
  • CompTIA CySA+

Civilian Career Paths

  • GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE

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