NEC
847A
Advanced Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conduct controlled MSO HUMINT related activities through the use of effective advanced HUMINT techniques and methodologies. Manage, supervise, and oversee any and all associated HUMINT activities of subordinate elements. All activities are to be carried out per national and DoD policy and guidance in support of national security interest as directed. Certified to conduct MSO Categories I, II, and III in multiple environments.
Core Skills
- advanced humint tradecraft
- source recruitment and handling
- elicitation and debriefing
- operational security
- mission planning
- interpersonal assessment
- classified information protection
- team supervision
- intelligence reporting
Common Certifications
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- FEMA Incident Command System courses
- Certified Fraud Examiner preparation course
- Open source intelligence fundamentals course
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
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