35M at DLI about to start class for Arabic-Levantine. What are some possible duty stations that I may get with that language?

2021-03-10T10:57:01-05:00

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Mar 10 at 2021 10:59 AM

2021-03-10T10:59:49-05:00

Yes.

Honestly, 35Ms are assigned with little regard to their language, especially straight out of AIT.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2021 11:18 AM

2021-03-10T11:18:43-05:00

Like SFC Casey O'Mally said you're a 35M first and a language speaker second. Later in your career you might be restricted from choosing a few duty stations based on your language but if 35M are short in one location you might be a 35M assigned to an SF or MI unit that covers a Russian speaking area.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 16 at 2021 12:30 AM

2021-03-16T00:30:12-04:00

Worldwide, the Army looks at your MOS not your language for assignments. There are Arabic linguists in Europe and Asia.

Response by SFC Rami Elsouhag made Mar 22 at 2021 12:52 PM

2021-03-22T12:52:25-04:00

Possibilities are endless really. Unfortunately, they will send you where they need you. It might even be at a place that doesn't really need Levantine specifically.

Response by SGT Justin Chiang made Mar 31 at 2021 5:46 PM

2021-03-31T17:46:11-04:00

I had a buddy who got trained up as a Thai linguist. They sent him to Germany.