Will the army help me learn new languages?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:45:36 -0400

I heard something about the army helping learn languages but I've asked around my company and no one's heard shit about it so I was wondering if any of you know.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Aug 19 at 2019 8:49 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:49:23 -0400

Yes, but only if your MOS requires and the position you hold requires it. Meaning, an MOS may be sent to DLI to learn a foreign language based on the MTOE for unit. For example: 35M (HUMINT Collector) may be sent to DLI to learn Arabic because his position will require Arabic as a HUMINT Collector. That same 35M may not be sent to any school to learn a new language.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 9:23 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:23:34 -0400

Not as an 11B
35M and 35P are language dependent MOS's and require you to maintain a 2/2 language score.
CMF18, 37F and 38B are language enhanced MOS's and you'll be taught a language and have to maintain a 1/1. You can go to DLI to learn another language but you'll have to maintain a 2/2 in the future.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 19 at 2019 9:24 AM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 09:24:52 -0400

I speak Southern AND English.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2021 2:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:41:19 -0400

Oh, I learned some new language. Not suitable for mixed company.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2021 12:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:51:05 -0400

Free online language training on JKO - https://jkodirect.jten.mil/
Some courses are worth promotion points.

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