Army MOS · Support
48E Foreign Area Officer, Europe and Eurasia
Overview
Foreign Area Officers for Europe and Eurasia serve in positions that require expertise in the European and Eurasian regions. These positions also require regional training and language qualifications for those regions.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- regional expertise (Europe and Eurasia)
- foreign language proficiency
- political-military analysis
- intelligence and open-source research
- report writing and briefing
- intercultural communication
- diplomacy and negotiation support
- policy analysis
- interagency coordination
- data synthesis and trend analysis
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
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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