I'm at war with two options...airborne infantry or counterintelligence?

Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 22:13:50 -0400

How can I get into counterintelligence? I'm only 20 but that's the field I want to be in the most. Other than that, I'd be airborne infantry like I mentioned in my last post. What Mos would I need to get in order to get into CI? My Asvab scores were not amazing but a little above average.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2018 11:35 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 23:35:07 -0400

Private RallyPoint Member Below are the requirements. You have to be at least 21 years old and already a soldier with at least the rank of E-4.

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/counterintelligence-agent.html

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/army-enlisted-job-descriptions-and-qualification-factors-3346153

Counterintelligence Agent (35L)

The Counter Intelligence (CI) Agent conducts investigations to detect and counter terrorist threats. The agent identifies and counters activities of any foreign adversary that poses a threat to Army forces.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 25 at 2018 1:41 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 13:41:00 -0400

What is your GT score?

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2019 5:16 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Jan 2019 05:16:21 -0500

You do not have to be any particular MOS to go CI. As of now, we are allowing initial entry Soldiers as well, so talk to your recruiter.

Response by Cadet MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2022 5:03 PM

Cadet MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:03:52 -0400

I would recommend having counter intelligence as your first option, and if all else fails you could fall back on airborne infantry. With that said, CI has a lot of government and civilian careers available especially if you spend a lot of time in military counter intelligence. With that said, almost every federal agency that deals with counter intelligence requires a college degree. So if your goal is CIA or FBI then consider or try to get a degree, that will make you competitive for jobs especially if that degree is in a language. But to your question CI would be a good bet.