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Cryptologic Language Analyst

Use foreign language skills to search for, identify and process other communications

Operate voice and graphic communications equipment

Transcribe, translate and summarize intercepted voice and graphic communications

Provide warning of adversarial intentions against U.S.

Identify regional and cultural factors associated with activities of interest

Career Tasks

Deciphering every message

Intelligence around the world comes in many forms, and often it’s in a foreign language. Responsible for translating and analyzing messages, Cryptologic Language Analysts provide vital intelligence to decision-makers. Proficient in a language like Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian Farsi, Hebrew, Pashto or Urdu, these skilled specialists play an essential role in helping us complete our mission and keep our country safe.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GEDASVAB RequirementsGeneralQualifications

Documented foreign language proficiency in a designated language
Completion of a designated Cryptologic Language Analyst Initial Skills course
No history of temporomandibular joint disorder or pain
A minimum score of 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery
Ability to type at a rate of 25 words per minute
Favorable completion and of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
Completion of 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

See how Cryptologic Language Analysts in the Air Force use their foreign language skills to gather and interpret information so that U.S. leaders can make informed decisions in the defense of our nation.

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Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.