If I reclassify to counter intelligence, what should I expect in the day-to-day routine, and what type of work do you do?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:43:41 -0500

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Dec 31 at 2017 7:55 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 19:55:07 -0500

First, you should expect a butt chewing for spelling CI as two words. After that....thank your lucky stars I have retired. Get to your 902d office and start the process, that is the best place to ask questions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 8:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:02:25 -0500

Can't say since I don't know much about that field. However, I just wanted to say that I'm glad you are re-classing. I used to be the same MOS as you (94E), and there isn't much upward advancement with that career field. Good on you. The sky is the limit. Definitely re-class out of 94E.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 8:52 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:52:55 -0500

I'm not sure what a PFC CI agent does. Back during my time in, you had to be a fairly experienced SGT or above to be a CI agent. So I don't know if a PFC shares the same duties any new CI field agent has or not. I think SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint's advice is spot on: First, learn that counterintelligence is one word; second, between your school and your first duty assignment NCOIC you should learn everything you need to know about your day-to-day job responsibilities.

Response by CW5 Edward "Tate" Jones Jr. made Dec 31 at 2017 9:18 PM

CW5 Edward "Tate" Jones Jr. — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 21:18:14 -0500

PFC will never be credentialed. Below the rank of SGT expect mostly desk and analysis work. Unless things have changed you must be E5 and 21 at least for credentials.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 10:21 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:21:32 -0500

In the not to distant future, E3 and E4s will come back to the CI field. so long as you are over the age of 21, you will be badged. The job is different each day. Although the principles of the job are the same, you never know what will walk through the door.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 5:28 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:28:19 -0500

As a CI Agent, you will either be Strategic (902d, 513th etc) or tactical (EMIB-like 525), there are some outliers of course but those are two very probable lines. Most want to be an agent at a Field/Resident/Detachment Office; which is being an agent doing investigations and learning the trade. Most though go tactical first to learn to soldier and work for the consumers of CI the war fighters, then they can work towards a more strategic position. No real template but my experience is top grads of course get beat assignments, precious tactical folks have an easier time leveraging strategic, and Those outside of combat arms get sent to assignment to sharpen their sword. It’s the second best job I have ever had and tell any soldier that it’s a great way to have an amazing time I the army and do something relevant. If you’re doing it to hide, you think it’s all sexy-civilian clothes agent stuff or want to use it to get a federal agent job you should rethink the plan. It’s 95% hard word, report writing and prep staff stuff and 5% freaking awesomeness. It’s the 5%that make the other worth it! Do go to your nearest 902d Office to ask the agents how the job is, remember there are some that are jaded like in any other MOS, and if you want to this is a great time to start the process-good luck and hope to see you in the field soon!