Foreign Language Specialist 35W - Now Hiring

ELIGIBLE FOR UP TO A $45K SIGNING BONUS. Talk to your recruiter for details.

Job Overview:
As a Foreign Language Specialist, you’ll go to the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for language training. There you will learn how to speak, listen, and read in yourtarget language. During your time at DLI you will also be immersed in the culture of your target language’s region. Upon graduation of language training at DLI, you will be eligible for an associate degree in foreign language. Foreign Language Specialists will be assessed and attend either 35M or 35P Advanced Individual Training.

Requirements:
•        10 weeks of Basic Training
•        36-64 weeks of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language
•        101 ASVAB Score Skilled Technical (ST) *can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above
•        85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
•        U.S. Citizen
•        Meet Tattoo Guidelines
•        17 to 34 Years Old
•        No Major Law Violations
•        High School Diploma or GED
•        No Medical Concerns

Skills You’ll Learn:
•        Intelligence Collection
•        Debriefing & Interrogation
•        Intelligence Analysis

Required qualifications:

• 17 years or older
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher