I'm currently in 35N AIT at Goodfellow. What percentage of us will go to Inscom and what percent to Forcecom. What will be the difference?

CPL Abram Fisher — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:43:13 -0400

What's Forcecom and Inscom like for future job prospects? What is the difference in work?

Response by COL Randall C. made Oct 18 at 2024 11:31 AM

COL Randall C. — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:31:26 -0400

When discussing INSCOM vs FORSCOM for 35Ns, it mainly comes down to Strategic/Theater SIGINT vs Echelons Corps and Below (ECB) SIGINT.

35Ns in INSCOM strategic units are primarily at the "Echelons above reality" locations such as NSA cryptologic centers* (the "700 club") and the Theater MI Brigades (MIBs) that support COCOMs (i.e., EUCOM, PACOM, etc.) and the Army Service Component Command (i.e., USAEUR, ARCENT, etc.) in each theater.

If you're in a strategic unit, you'll be in an 'office environment' and do a lot of "behind vault doors" type of stuff. If you're at a FORSCOM or an MIB, it's going to depend on your assignment as saying they are "all over the map" is an understatement.

As for the specific assignments available and percentage allocation - The Army Career Tracker (ACT - https://actnow.army.mil/) is your friend ('duty position search' under the 'plan' tab). The allocation will be "it depends" because frankly, you're a round peg that will be put in a round hole by HRC and which round holes are out there will depend on "needs of the Army".

One tip - bookmark the 35N homepage on HRC which keeps updated assignment policies, opportunities and professional development information. It also has links to the 35N Community page and Career Map on ACT.
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* NSA/CSS locations - https://www.nsa.gov/about/locations/
* INSCOM Major Subordinate Commands - https://www.usainscom.army.mil/MSCs/
* HRC 35N homepage - https://www.hrc.army.mil/content/35N%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Analyst

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Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Oct 18 at 2024 12:38 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:38:06 -0400

From a retired 35N (98C) way back when...coming out of Goodfellow, it's needs of the Army, unless you jump out of airplanes. I've served at all echelons from muddy boots (82d, 3rd SF, 25th) to COCOM (SOUTHCOM) to the mecca (NSA). 35N will provide a diverse set of opportunities...much like the COL stated. That said, an observation...soldiers who go muddy boots first tend to get a better flavor for the Army that those who get an office job. Those office jobs are not the Army experience...hit me up if you have more questions.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Oct 18 at 2024 6:59 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:59:00 -0400

CPL Abram Fisher So You want to be a Spook? Love It, Wishing You Luck!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2024 6:25 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:25:48 -0400

What about SOCOM? Have you heard of the Great Skill Program? Just throwing it out there.