Navy NEC · Intelligence
844A Defense Strategic Debriefer (DSD)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Defense Strategic Debriefer conducts strategic debriefings using effective techniques and procedures. The debriefer follows DoD and Navy guidance in support of national security interests and holds certification to conduct Military Source Operations Category III and some Category II human intelligence related activities.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- strategic debriefing
- human intelligence operations
- source operations
- interview planning
- information validation
- intelligence report writing
- source protection
- threat assessment
- cross cultural communication
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
- Human Intelligence
- Counterintelligence
- Private Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analyst I (CDASA-I)
- Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA), IALEIA
Career Growth
- Certified Counterintelligence Threat Analyst (CCTA), McAfee Institute
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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
- Compliance Managers
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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