Navy NEC · Intelligence
732A East Asia Area Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An East Asia Area Specialist applies specific knowledge, skills, and experience in information warfare capabilities to support naval and joint operations. The specialist provides this support within the Pacific and East Asia area of operations.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- east asia regional analysis
- information environment assessment
- open source research
- military intelligence support
- cultural advising
- strategic briefing
- threat assessment
- language and area studies
- joint operations support
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Intelligence Analysis
- Open Source Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
Career Growth
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification, relevant language
- Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C/OSINT)
- Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA), IALEIA
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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