The
intelligence specialist performs a wide range of duties
associated with the collection, analysis, processing, and
dissemination of intelligence in support of Coast Guard
operational missions.
Types of Duty
These specialists are stationed throughout the Coast Guard,
with most typically located at the Intelligence Coordination
Center, maritime intelligence fusion centers, cryptologic
units and field intelligence support teams.
The duties performed by an IS include: identifying and
producing intelligence from raw information; assembling and
analyzing multi-source operational intelligence; collecting
and analyzing communication signals using sophisticated
computer technology; providing input to and receiving data
from multiple computerized intelligence systems; preparing and
presenting intelligence briefings; preparing planning
materials for operational missions, conducting mission
debriefings, analyzing results, and preparing reports;
preparing graphics, overlays, and photo/map composites;
plotting imagery data using maps and charts; and maintaining
intelligence databases, libraries and files.
Training Available
You'll start your career with approximately 10 weeks of
specialized training at IS 'A' School in Yorktown, Va. Upon
completion of 'A' School, many intelligent specialists will
receive additional intelligence training through specialized
'C' schools. Advanced education intelligence programs also are
available. You'll have the opportunity to compete for
fully-funded programs such as the masters of science in
strategic intelligence.
Qualifications
To be an IS, you must be a U.S. citizen and are required to
maintain a "Top Secret" clearance and sensitive compartmented
information eligibility. You also must have normal color
vision and hearing.
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