Posted on Apr 25, 2021
How do you become civilian attache translator/linguist for SF?
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So, I remember during my deployment to Iraq, we had mix and match of civilian/military linguists. For obvious reasons (being handful) I never asked, how did any of them (specifically from US) became US contracted linguists? This was especially prevalent with SF operators stationed at AR-Ramadi, who as I remember, was several arabic and kurdish speakers, with US citizenship. They also had to wear military uniforms, but they was equipped with foreign equipment and weapons.
Is there a place to apply? How does one apply as civilian linguist for SF or similar positions? What is the process like? What are minimum requirements?
Is there a place to apply? How does one apply as civilian linguist for SF or similar positions? What is the process like? What are minimum requirements?
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I can think of several ways a linguist might be employed in DOD. First, a DoD civilian employee. These positions should be advertised through USAJobs.gov. The linguists might be contractor employees working for a company doing DoD work Overseas. Working through on-line job sites might allow you to find these jobs. The DoD also hires foreign nationals to fill some overseas positions.
The military and civilian employees at the location where the foreign national job is located may know how this process works. I know SDDC has foreign national employees in its Port Battalions. The host nation usually has a agreement with the DoD or Army for how these employees are hired and paid.
Finally, the linguists may have been hired directly in country. I'll leave advice on these folks to service members who served in Iraq.
The military and civilian employees at the location where the foreign national job is located may know how this process works. I know SDDC has foreign national employees in its Port Battalions. The host nation usually has a agreement with the DoD or Army for how these employees are hired and paid.
Finally, the linguists may have been hired directly in country. I'll leave advice on these folks to service members who served in Iraq.
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