Military Intelligence Officer

Overview

The Army National Guard's Military Intelligence Officer is responsible for all collected intelligence during Army National Guard missions. They provide essential information that often saves the Soldiers fighting on front lines. As a Military Intelligence Officer you will specialize in these specific areas:

Job duties

• Command and coordinate the military intelligence Soldiers and combined Armed Forces
• Assess risks associated with friendly/enemy courses of action and act to counter/neutralize intelligence threats
• Use intelligence systems and data to reduce uncertainty for a commander

Training

Job training for a military intelligence officer requires completing the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field. Some of the skills you'll learn are: Leadership skills and tactics in an infantry platoon Maintenance and operational aspects of weapons and vehicles

Helpful skills

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
• Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
• Ability to make quick decisions
• Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. Being an officer in the Army National Guard is similar in many ways to holding a managerial position in a corporation.