Navy NEC · Intelligence
846A Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Military Source Operations Specialist conducts HUMINT related activities using effective HUMINT techniques and procedures. This enlisted specialist follows national and Department of Defense policy and guidance and holds certification to conduct up to Category II activities.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- human intelligence operations
- source development
- source communication
- operational security
- information collection
- source validation
- intelligence reporting
- cross cultural engagement
- risk assessment
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
- Human Intelligence
- Counterintelligence
- Intelligence Analysis
- 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
- 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
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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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