Posted on Apr 20, 2014
How hard is it to get accepted to be an Defense Attache NCO?
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SSG (P) Palmer, I am currently serving in the position at US Embassy La Paz, Bolivia. The POC email is [login to see]
When I went thru the application process the common factors among my classmates were:
1) previous overseas assignments/deployments (for example I have been to Kuwait/ Iraq, Angola, Pakistan - some of my classmates were also deployed to Japan, Taiwan, Mali, Israel)
2) foreign language (for example I speak Spanish at a 2+/2+ - some of my classmates spoke Russian, Hindi, Portuguese, French)
Although both of of those factors are waiverable, your packet will be more competitive if you have deployments and speak a foreign language. You do bring up a good point about being out of the MOS. You need to secure a release from your branch and they may be reluctant to let you out of the MOS.
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Thanks for the insight SFC Settle. I am working on getting my DLPT up on Deutsch!!!
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This seems to be a non-official site, but has good information on qualifications and packet requirements.
Provide information regarding assignment to the Defense Attache System for U.S. Army personnel.
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Not hard if you meet all the requirements and a position is available.
Have you applied?
Here's a great, current resource:
Have you applied?
Here's a great, current resource:
The Army Attache Management Division manages the recruitment, selection, and assignment of Army...
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I haven't applied yet. I was just selected for SFC on this last board and I am really considering all of my options, but I don't want to be out of my MOS for too long as I am an Instructor right now. Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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