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I am currently up for re-enlistment. I do not want to get out, but I am getting into a mundane routine being a 68W. I am very interested in reclassing to a 35L. I have read about it and recieved a powerpoint about the MOS as well. But what I am really wondering, is what does a typical week look like for a 35L and what opportunites are there for the MOS.
I am trying to decided if this would be a progression or a regression. I am highly interested in the medical field and intelligence field as well.
A few specific questions:
1. How does the Counterintelligence Probationary Program work and how does it affect the job? Is this still an evaluation to be a 35L
2. Are courses such as the AFCITC, ACICC or DSDC avaliable often? (obviously after being on post for a year)
Thank you all who may be able to answer.
I am trying to decided if this would be a progression or a regression. I am highly interested in the medical field and intelligence field as well.
A few specific questions:
1. How does the Counterintelligence Probationary Program work and how does it affect the job? Is this still an evaluation to be a 35L
2. Are courses such as the AFCITC, ACICC or DSDC avaliable often? (obviously after being on post for a year)
Thank you all who may be able to answer.
Posted in these groups: 
Reclass
35L: Counterintelligence (CI) Agent
68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
Re-enlistment
Reclass 35L: Counterintelligence (CI) Agent 68W: Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic) Re-enlistment
Posted 10 y ago
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SGT (Join to see), this question is "right up my alley."
I have 35 years in as a CI agent (enlisted, warrant, and civilian). A typical week depends on where you're assigned. If you're in a tactical unit, there will be a lot of tactical kinds of things to do. If you're in a more strategic unit (like my unit, the 902d MI Group), you'll get to go out on interviews, do investigations, etc. I spent most of my career in strategic units and I have enjoyed it very much.
The probationary period is a standard deal. The Army wants to ensure that you are cut out to be a CI agent. Assuming your performance is satisfactory for the first year (I think it's still one year), you leave probationary status. I have not seen many people "fail" the probationary status period.
Regarding AFCITC, DSDC, and courses like that ... It usually takes a while to get into those courses. You can build your way up to them, but don't expect to attend AFCITC, for example, at the one-year mark. There are exceptions, but as a general rule, you have to put in a few years in the MOS to get the sexy schools.
Here's some open-source info about the MOS: http://www.army-portal.com/jobs/military-intelligence/35l.html
I have 35 years in as a CI agent (enlisted, warrant, and civilian). A typical week depends on where you're assigned. If you're in a tactical unit, there will be a lot of tactical kinds of things to do. If you're in a more strategic unit (like my unit, the 902d MI Group), you'll get to go out on interviews, do investigations, etc. I spent most of my career in strategic units and I have enjoyed it very much.
The probationary period is a standard deal. The Army wants to ensure that you are cut out to be a CI agent. Assuming your performance is satisfactory for the first year (I think it's still one year), you leave probationary status. I have not seen many people "fail" the probationary status period.
Regarding AFCITC, DSDC, and courses like that ... It usually takes a while to get into those courses. You can build your way up to them, but don't expect to attend AFCITC, for example, at the one-year mark. There are exceptions, but as a general rule, you have to put in a few years in the MOS to get the sexy schools.
Here's some open-source info about the MOS: http://www.army-portal.com/jobs/military-intelligence/35l.html
Army-Portal.com - Army Jobs - MOS 35L Counter Intelligence Agent
Counter Intelligence Agent (MOS 35L) duty description, required ASVAB score and security clearance, physical requirements, and available enlistment bonus are provided.
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CW5 Montgomery,
Thank your for replying. I am also wondering what are the benefits to reclassing to this MOS. I do understand it is a personal type question, but I do not know anyone who holds this MOS and I work at a hospital so it really is hard to find anyone who knows about it. I have spoke with my wife about this and I want her support, but I would like to give her pros and cons of making the switch. Do you know if ASI schools are easier to come by? Mainly S7.
Basically what I am trying to do is align myself for the future and what my degree is in. Thanks again Chief.
Thank your for replying. I am also wondering what are the benefits to reclassing to this MOS. I do understand it is a personal type question, but I do not know anyone who holds this MOS and I work at a hospital so it really is hard to find anyone who knows about it. I have spoke with my wife about this and I want her support, but I would like to give her pros and cons of making the switch. Do you know if ASI schools are easier to come by? Mainly S7.
Basically what I am trying to do is align myself for the future and what my degree is in. Thanks again Chief.
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SGT (Join to see), I'm guessing that ASI S7 requires successful completion of AFCITC (which I believe is now called something else).
I think 35L is a good MOS because you get to do some neat things with the right assignment. The cons are few in my opinion. Again, depending on the assignment, you might have to deploy, spend time in the field, or do some TDY. These are things I've heard people complain about.
I guess I was lucky to have mostly strategic assignments. And even the tactical assignments were not bad at all. I got to do interesting work throughout my career, at both strategic and tactical assignments.
I think 35L is a good MOS because you get to do some neat things with the right assignment. The cons are few in my opinion. Again, depending on the assignment, you might have to deploy, spend time in the field, or do some TDY. These are things I've heard people complain about.
I guess I was lucky to have mostly strategic assignments. And even the tactical assignments were not bad at all. I got to do interesting work throughout my career, at both strategic and tactical assignments.
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CW5 Montgomery,
Being a 68W, I am available to be assigned to almost every post the Army has to offer. Is this the same for a 35L?
Being a 68W, I am available to be assigned to almost every post the Army has to offer. Is this the same for a 35L?
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I think it is, SGT (Join to see) ... ALMOST every post. There are CI agents all over CONUS and around the world. Chances are you would be assigned to an established location, such as where the 902d field offices are in CONUS (or one of the other MSC HQs). OCONUS, same deal -- primarily field offices and HQs -- so not EVERY post, but the selection is pretty good.
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