Army MOS · IT & Cyber
P7 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
A Digital Forensic Examiner conducts forensic examinations of digital media and devices. The examiner analyzes forensic digital media and testifies as an expert in a manner that can support further prosecution in a court of law.
Notes & Sources
- P7 (Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS)), effective 2023-10, not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions and personnel requiring qualification as a DFE who are authorized to perform forensic examinations of digital media and devices." Award requirement: "Must successfully complete Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) requirements of the following three courses: a." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 31D." The identifier alone does not establish a civilian occupation; occupation-specific skills and career guidance depend on the holder's primary MOS and actual duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DA PAM 611-21 FY2025 Smartbook ch 12 (posted 2025-12-04): ASI P7 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: P7 (Effective 202310)', lines 3886-3918
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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