2641

Description

Cryptologic Language Analysts (CLA) monitor, transcribe, and translate intercepted target foreign communications; exploit every phase of designated foreign communications by engaging in collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, and reporting; and install, operate, and perform preventive maintenance of program of record as well as commercially acquired intercept equipment. Duties encompass all facets of signals intelligence (SIGNT), electronic warfare (EW) and cyber operations in support of the MAGTF at both team and battalion levels and must be prepared to contribute to each as deemed necessary by the unit commander. Marines shall periodically (annually or biennially, dependent on scores) retake the defense language proficiency test (DLPT) and shall maintain a minimum proficiency of listening 2/reading (L2/R2) DLPT in their assigned 27XX language(s), in accordance with reference (bb). Formal intermediate and advanced language training is available and will be afforded to CLAs no later than upon PCS from their first duty station. Per DoDI 3300.07, CLAs will engage, during normal duty hours, a minimum of 160 hours of formal language training every 24 months. MOS 2629, SIGINT/EW/CO Technician, is assigned upon promotion to staff sergeant. Marines shall maintain language proficiency in their assigned 27XX language(s) upon assignment of MOS 2629.