NEC
846A
Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conduct MSO HUMINT related activities through the use of effective HUMINT techniques and procedures. Activities will be carried out per national and DoD policy and guidance in support of national security interest as directed. Certified to conduct up to MSO Category II HUMINT related activities.
Core Skills
- human intelligence operations
- source development
- source communication
- operational security
- information collection
- source validation
- intelligence reporting
- cross cultural engagement
- risk assessment
Common Certifications
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- Certified Counter Intelligence Threat Analyst
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- Certified Protection Professional
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- 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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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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