Coast Guard Rating · Intelligence
CG-INT10 Intel
Overview
Intel specialty officers collect, analyze, process, and disseminate intelligence to support Coast Guard operational missions. At the strategic level, they inform global force laydown, acquisitions, partnerships, and interagency activities.
Core Skills
- intelligence collection and analysis
- threat assessment and risk analysis
- intelligence reporting and dissemination
- geospatial and imagery analysis coordination
- signals and cyber intelligence awareness
- open-source intelligence (OSINT) exploitation
- interagency and partner coordination
- classified information handling and security
- requirements development and prioritization
- intelligence support to operations planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Power BI
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Python
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
Also Common
- Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional: Fundamentals (CCITP-F) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Gather and compile geographic data from sources such as censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
- Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors.
- Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, or statistical sources.
- Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
- Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
Related Occupations
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociologists
- Economists
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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