Where are 35P stationed?

Training for an Army cryptologic analyst job takes place at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC), Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, California, and lasts between six and 18 months.

How do I find my duty station?

Once you log in to AKO, you will see “Army Links” on the right side of the page. Click on “Assignment Satisfaction Key”, then “On Orders”. Your assignment location can be seen there. You must remember though that nothing is official until your orders are published.

When can you change duty stations in the Army?

First-term (those in their first enlistment) enlisted members assigned to a continental (CONUS) U.S. location must have 12 months time-on-station before being eligible to move to an overseas location and must have 24 months time-on-station before being allowed to move to another continental U.S. location.

How long is 35P AIT at Goodfellow?

5 to 14 weeks
35P Soldiers (USAR/ARNG/RA) attending Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Persian- Farsi, Pashtu or Non-Target languages can expect to remain at Goodfellow from 5 to 14 weeks depending on language.

Can you request a duty station?

You can submit your preference, you can work directly with your branch manager or a command to be requested for a specific position, but ultimately you serve at needs of the Army.

Can you drive to first duty station?

this is because you are considered an initial entry training status until you report to your first duty station, and IET soldiers are prohibited from driving.

Can you leave a duty station early?

In assessing applicants for possible separation, approval authorities must determine that a soldier is not mission-essential to his or her unit. Soldiers can request early separation through their chain of command using a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action).

How long is 35P training?

Like many other US Army careers, AIT for an Army Cryptologic Linguist (MOS 35P) is incredibly in-depth. You will spend six to 18 months of Advanced Individual Training mastering another language and learning more about the job duties of 35P MOS.

Do crypto linguists see combat?

Linguists generally only get to do their jobs in the Army if they are assigned to an Intelligence Unit or Signals Unit. In the Air Force, the only way I could imagine seeing a linguist seeing combat is if they deployed with an Army or Marine unit, or the FOB they were working out of was overrun.

What is a 35p in the Army?

A cryptologic analyst (MOS 35P) in the U.S. Army identifies foreign language communications using signals equipment. The importance of this job is crucial, especially important in combat situations in foreign countries, where the ability to understand communications in other languages.

Is 35p worth it as a MOS T?

The correct answer is 35Q. Barring that, 35P is very hit-or-miss on marketability depending on language. The schooling is long as fuck but Monterey is awesome and as a MOS-T you may escape more of the IET bullshit and actually enjoy it. Depending on your language, you may be restricted to a small number of duty stations.

Is 3535p a good MOS?

35P has some of the best cool guy opportunities in the Army, and has a better garrison mission than many other MOSes, depending on unit and duty station.

Should I ask for 35p or 35q?

Do ask about 35Q slots, because that is the new hotness, and as soon as someone inevitably mounts a very public cyber attack, it will become even more important. Though, in keeping with the above, 35P can end up doing stuff in that general area too. As dotnetdot mentioned though, 35P promotions depend on your language code.

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