Army MOS · Intelligence
Q7 Information Collection Planner
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
The Information Collection Planner specialty identifies positions requiring qualifications in managing the employment of organic and supporting intelligence collection assets. These positions also require qualifications for reaching back to higher headquarters and intelligence agencies for information that provides the commander with effective intelligence support.
Notes & Sources
- Q7 (Information Collection Planner) is an Army Additional Skill Identifier (proponent: U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence), not a standalone military occupation.
- Authority scope: "Identifies positions requiring qualifications in managing the employment of organic and supporting intelligence collection assets, as well as reach back to higher headquarters and intelligence agencies for information, in order to provide …" Award requirement: "Must have successfully completed the Information Collection Planner Course conducted under the auspices of the U.S." Restrictions: "For use with MOS 35F (skill level 2-4), MOS 35G (skill level 2-4), and MOS 35N (skill level 2-4)." 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 Q7 Information Collection Planner
[1] Table 12-2 numerical listing of ASIs, entry 'Code: Q7 ', lines 3976-3987
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded October 7, 2026.
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