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Currently in DEP and going to Basic Training in June. I am going to DLI after that, then AIT.
I qualified for every language, but do I have any ability to put preferences for which I learn? If so, which would you recommend? I'm happy to take a more difficult language if it means I get to do more of the job.
Any other MOS-specific advice? Thank you in advance.
I qualified for every language, but do I have any ability to put preferences for which I learn? If so, which would you recommend? I'm happy to take a more difficult language if it means I get to do more of the job.
Any other MOS-specific advice? Thank you in advance.
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I’m a 35P but I went to DLI so I know the process. You can reach out to your branch manager and ask if they may be able to get you a specific language if you had one in mind. Give them options so they’re not forced to say no to your only request. This was successful for myself and a few friends who tried. I recommend choosing languages that are going to enable you to engage in high-impact missions with near-peer adversaries, such as Chinese, Korean, or Russian.
I don’t know much about life of 35M in garrison because I’m a SIGINTer, but if you have any questions about DLI feel free to PM me!
I don’t know much about life of 35M in garrison because I’m a SIGINTer, but if you have any questions about DLI feel free to PM me!
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If you are going to DLI and a specific language wasn't in your contract, likely a language will be assigned based on need.
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SFC Casey O'Mally
SPC Kevin Ford Is likely right. You will likely be assigned a language. If you have a choice, however, I would recommend Chinese or Russian. It appears that we will have a definitive need for linguists in those languages for the foreseeable future - definitely for the next 4-30 years of your Army career.
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Hi! When you are at DLI make sure to get your AA degree from them. Do the CLEP tests they offer and take advantage of that since it’s free of charge.
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