Navy NEC · Intelligence
847A Advanced Military Source Operations (MSO) Specialist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Advanced Military Source Operations Specialist conducts controlled HUMINT related activities using advanced techniques and methodologies. This enlisted specialist manages, supervises, and oversees associated HUMINT activities of subordinate elements and holds certification for Military Source Operations Categories I, II, and III in multiple environments.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
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
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
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
Also Common
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
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
- Compliance Managers
- 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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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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