Army
INTELLIGENCE
MOS
V3
Aerial ISR (Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance) Precision Guidance Operator
Description
The Aerial ISR (Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance) Precision Guidance Operator identifies personnel requiring qualification in Aerial Precision Geo-Location.
Core Skills
- aerial ISR mission execution
- precision geo-location techniques
- sensor operation and optimization in flight
- real-time target tracking and reporting
- multi-sensor data correlation (airborne ISR)
- understanding of geospatial intelligence principles
- coordination with ground and air mission elements
- time-sensitive targeting support
- use of ISR mission management tools
- adherence to ROE and collection authorities
- operating in high-stress, time-critical environments
- detailed mission logging and post-mission reporting
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 IAT II baseline; common for ISR/cyber-adjacent roles)
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) (for roles integrating Aerial ISR with broader intel picture)
- GIAC Geospatial Intelligence (if/when available; otherwise GEOINT-focused training from USGIF-accredited programs)
- USGIF GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) – if accessible via employer
- Remote Pilot or sensor operator certifications where applicable (e.g., FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot for UAS-related work)
- Vendor/platform-specific ISR system certifications (e.g., sensor operator courses, mission system OEM training)
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (for roles where ISR and cyber operations intersect)
- CompTIA CySA+ (for analytic roles leveraging ISR data for cyber defense)
- ITIL 4 Foundation (for those moving into ISR mission/system management roles)
Civilian Career Paths
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
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