Posted on Dec 31, 2017
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LTC Board Of Directors Chairman
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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!
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SFC Shawn Warren
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Good Morning Sir, my son is going AD for 17C however, he missed the ICTL test by two points so he is a no go. I was 11B and am retired so I cannot properly advise him concerning 35L. His soon to be bride has stoked him with negative comments about families/marriages not being viable for this MOS. I told him it is his call to make however, I also told him that I have always heard negative about MOS's, assignments, commanders, etc... and in my limited experience I have always enjoyed whatever I was doing. My question is for him, what is the realistic outlook concerning having a family with this MOS? Any candid comments would be welcomed. (He went through 4 of my tours down range as well as dealing with my injuries (point being he understands the 11B life style very well). Thank you Sir for any consideration concerning this topic. V/R SFC Shawn Mark Warren, USA, RETIRED
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
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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.
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SGM Chief Executive Officer (Ceo)
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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.
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