Army MOS · Intelligence
V4 Advanced Source Handler
Overview
An Advanced Source Handler enables soldiers to develop the skills, knowledge, techniques, and procedures required by personnel with counterintelligence and HUMINT backgrounds for HUMINT collection operations. The operations covered by this preparation support tactical commanders in active theaters during prewar, wartime, postwar, or stabilization periods under a military commander's direction.
Core Skills
- advanced source handling
- human intelligence collection
- relationship building and rapport
- elicitation and interviewing
- counterintelligence awareness
- operational security (OPSEC)
- risk assessment in field operations
- cultural and regional awareness
- behavioral observation and assessment
- report writing and debriefing
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
Civilian Career Paths
- Human Intelligence
- Counterintelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- Law Enforcement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
- Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Conduct personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
- Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
Related Occupations
- Information Technology Project Managers
- General and Operations Managers
- Project Management Specialists
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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