Army MOS · Support
48G Foreign Area Officer, Middle East and North Africa
Overview
A Foreign Area Officer specializing in the Middle East and North Africa fills positions requiring expertise in that region. The officer brings regional training and language qualifications focused on the Middle East and North Africa.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- regional and geopolitical analysis
- intelligence synthesis and reporting
- foreign language proficiency
- cultural and regional expertise
- open-source intelligence collection
- briefing senior leaders
- policy and strategy analysis
- research and writing
- interagency and partner coordination
- risk and threat 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
- 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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