Where can I find information about CID (e.g. living accommodations, daily life, do’s and don’ts)?

2018-07-11T12:00:28-04:00

Helping a friend make a decision about applying for CID. Trying to get as much information as possible (I.E. living accommodations, daily life, do’s and don’ts

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 7:14 PM

2018-07-12T19:14:19-04:00

Tell her to walk in to the local CID office and ask for information. Best way to get all of her questions answered and they will also help her complete the packet if she decides that’s the direction she wants to go. Best to get the water straight from the source.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2018 10:49 AM

2018-07-13T10:49:54-04:00

The best thing for your friend to do is go speak to the detachment sergeant of the local CID Office, as this person is usually in charge of recruiting at the local level. For the benefit of Rallypoint:

- living accommodations will vary but generally CID Agents will not live in barracks and are entitled to receive BAH and can live on/off post
- you receive a civilian clothing allowance and will generally work in civilians (typically business casual) although you will still be required to wear certain uniforms at appropriate times (NCOES Schools, PT tests, etc...)
- DO take classes to improve your GT and ST if they are not up to standard
- DO keep taking college classes even if you have 60 college credits or a bachelors degree (if you plan on making a career out of CID, a Master's degree or two should be the goal)
- DON'T get in trouble in the military or in the civilian world (while there are waivers, keep in mind, you not only need to convince CID to give you a chance but will be required to obtain and keep a TS-SCI security clearance)
- DON'T get too wrapped up on making a decision about CID based solely on what you read or heard from a person that was part of CID or worked with CID, instead make a decision based on your experience. Once you put in your application, you will get the opportunity to undergo an internship while you await a school date and you can shadow CID Agents and question them about everything they do. During your internship, you can see what CID Agents do daily and back out if you decide its not for you.

Reddit user scuba_paul did a great write up covering the application process and career trajectory of a CID Agent, https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/2v9ggv/how_to_become_a_31d_cid_special_agent/?ref=share&ref_source=link

r/army - How to become a 31D - CID Special Agent

28 votes and 44 comments so far on Reddit

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 13 at 2018 10:57 AM

2018-07-13T10:57:15-04:00

No idea, SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member, but I flipped your profile pic for you. Now the world can see you and not your mirror image!