What is a Cryptologic linguist like?

2018-04-10T08:24:59-04:00

Is this job boring? Do you have to sit and listen to radio communication for 8-10 hours per day?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2018 9:46 AM

2018-04-10T09:46:15-04:00

There are several things that you could do. That is one of them. It really depends on what assignment you get. There are strategic and tactical assignments, and those are extend different from each other, and then there are special mission units and special forces, which both have extremely different jobs. Every unit has different equipment, so you will pretty much need to learn new stuff at each unit, but, if you like technology, it is a very fun job.

Response by SFC Gregory Bradford made Apr 13 at 2018 9:22 AM

2018-04-13T09:22:45-04:00

Depending on where you are stationed it can vary from 4 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts. 35P in a line unit can be frustrating unless you have a good platoon sergeant that schedules classes to keep you up to date on technology. Working in a strategic environment will keep you busy with your job and potentially making a real difference in the world. In both cases, during downtime you need to be working on your foreign language skills. I loved my job for all 20 years that I served.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2018 10:13 AM

2018-04-15T10:13:25-04:00

35P has its desk side and its field side. You want to do the physical side, go airborne. If you want to be nosy all day, don't.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 11:36 PM

2018-06-21T23:36:53-04:00

Depends on where you go.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 11:37 PM

2018-06-21T23:37:34-04:00

The tactical side is a lot of fun but can get fairly dangerous.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2018 6:17 PM

2018-06-24T18:17:30-04:00

A cryptologic Linguist is like a 35N, but still waiting for points to come down below 600. And waiting, and waiting.. Usually has a high GT score but would rather not talk about it. Retention is spurious at best