Army MOS · Support
48B Foreign Area Officer, Western Hemisphere
Overview
The Foreign Area Officer, Western Hemisphere specialty identifies positions that require a foreign area officer with expertise in Latin America. Those positions require regional training and language qualifications for the Latin America region.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- regional political and security analysis
- foreign language proficiency (Latin America region)
- intelligence and open-source research
- report writing and briefing for senior leaders
- interagency and multinational coordination
- cultural advisory and engagement
- policy analysis and recommendations
- strategic planning support
- relationship building with partner organizations
- scenario development and risk assessment
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) · Funded
- Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
- Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)
Career Growth
- Praxis Subject Assessment: English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: French: World Language (5174)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: German: World Language (5183)
- Praxis Subject Assessment: Latin (5601)
What the Work Involves
- Teach political science.
- Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
- Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
- Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
- Advise political science students.
Related Occupations
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociologists
- Economists
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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