Description
Enables soldiers to conduct Category 2 Military Source Operations (MSO) in order to collect positive intelligence information on hostile elements and activities that may pose a threat to friendly forces deployed to a theater of operations.
Core Skills
- human intelligence (HUMINT) collection support
- source handling and relationship management
- interviewing and elicitation
- cultural awareness and interpersonal skills
- report writing and debriefing
- operational security (OPSEC) discipline
- risk assessment and mitigation for operations
- coordination with intelligence and security teams
- pattern and trend analysis of human reporting
- documentation and records management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional / Government (CIPP/G)
- Certified Information Privacy Professional / US (CIPP/US)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- SANS GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- SANS GIAC Intelligence (GINT)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PRIVATE SECURITY
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