SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1328566 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any mentorship and feedback would be nice thank you! 2016-02-24T15:50:24-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 1328566

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any mentorship and feedback would be nice thank you!

2016-02-24T15:50:24-05:00 2016-02-24T15:50:24-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 1328643

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can tell you what the old 97b course was like. Unfortunately I just reenlisted and am catching up with the changes over the last ten years. After talking with a few recent grads, report writing, report writing, report writing (nice to know that hasn't changed).<br />As an agent almost everything you do must be documented, it was one of the biggest reasons for drops when I went through and according to the grads I spoke to it still holds true today. The other big thing (not directly cisac related) is attention to detail in literally anything you do. It's a strange job, unlike most others in the army. It's one of the few jobs where you get a lot of discretion on how to perform your duties especially in a deployed environment.<br />Grab a hold of executive order 112333, ar 381-10,12,20 and fm 2-22.2, start tearing through those. I won't go so far as to say memorize them, but become familiar with the information and know where to find it. <br />Familiarize yourself with the covering agent program (every local ci office should have a version tailored four their area and practice your briefing skills.

2016-02-24T16:14:36-05:00 2016-02-24T16:14:36-05:00 CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) 1329861

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’ve been a CI Agent/Tech since 1988 and I was an instructor at the Reserve Course in Ft Devens for a while. Expect to provide presentations/briefings, learn to take notes during an investigation (VERY detailed notes) and then write a very detailed report (this is where most fail), you will learn to “meet” with people, debrief them and give them instructions, and you will also learn some surveillance techniques. If your writing skills are below par, take a remedial writing course - if you can't write at at least a 12th grade level you will have a very hard time. This is likely the hardest school you will ever attend. You will need to learn time management and not to stress, teamwork and maintaining a professional demeanor. Don’t stress too much – it will only hurt you but this is not a “gentlemen’s course.” Also, be prepared to deploy a lot. Best of luck to you!

2016-02-25T01:25:24-05:00 2016-02-25T01:25:24-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1329919

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>One of the biggest parts of the job is talking to people. Every part of your job will involve talking whether you are briefing a group or an individual, conducting an interview , or advising someone. You have to be able to speak clearly, professionally, and with confidence. Reading up on public speaking tips would be a good place to start.

2016-02-25T03:28:35-05:00 2016-02-25T03:28:35-05:00 SFC Derahn Thornton 1355908

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can't agree more with the comments in this thread. As a former instructor of CISAC, best advice I can give you is to listen to the instructors. We know what we're doing....listen, take notes, and be loose! Don't stress! This course is hard; however, you will do just fine. Work on your writing and briefing skills.

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