Army MOS · IT & Cyber
P7 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
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.
Core Skills
- digital forensics
- evidence collection and preservation
- forensic imaging and analysis
- file system and artifact analysis
- mobile device forensics
- network and cloud forensics basics
- chain of custody and documentation
- expert witness testimony
- technical report writing
- legal and regulatory awareness
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Word
Civilian Career Paths
- Cybersecurity
- IT Management
- Legal Services
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Protection Professional (APP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- GIAC Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA)
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
- Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
- Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Related Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Coroners
- Private Detectives and Investigators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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