NEC
844A
Defense Strategic Debriefer (DSD)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conducts strategic debriefing activities through the use of effective debriefing techniques and procedures. Debriefing activities performed in accordance with DoD and Navy policy and guidance in support of national security interest as directed. Certified to conduct Military Source Operations Category III and some Category II Human Intelligence related activities.
Core Skills
- strategic debriefing
- human intelligence operations
- source operations
- interview planning
- information validation
- intelligence report writing
- source protection
- threat assessment
- cross cultural communication
Common Certifications
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- Certified Counter Intelligence Threat Analyst
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Protection Professional
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- FEMA Incident Command System 100
- FEMA Incident Command System 200
Career Growth
- Certified Counter Intelligence Threat Analyst
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Certified Protection Professional
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
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