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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Thunderfoot" data-source="post: 5526632" data-attributes="member: 34175">I can help with some of the training for an Military Intelligence Service member (all are trained at the same locations (Tri-Service training)) - Each specialty has its own perks/skills but all of them share at least a few traitsClassified Document handling/destruction (there is a right way and a wrong way)Basic Administration (Typing specifically)NBC Admin procedures (ever try typing 42 wpm with two pencils in your fist? try it some time.)Listening Basic Analysis Techniques/ProceduresCommunications Security ProceduresMilitary Intelligence Law (yes there are rules you MUST follow)Tight Lipped/Artful Dodger - Either totally closed in communications or can communicate in such a way that only those "in the know" will understand (similar to Thieves' Cant)Different MOS specific skills:Cryptoanaylst:Skills:Language (any one)Advance Analysis Techniques (Target ID, Command and Control, Frequency Scheds, etc)Public Speaking (Formal Presentation)Perks:Officer Schmoozing - Often cavort with officers regardless of rank due to their close working proximityCyrptolinguist:Skills:Language (any one) (though most linguists will be able to speak three or more)Advanced Transcription (bonus to listen and typing in less than ideal situations)Perks:High Profile - Often recognized by contractors, government officials, etc, since it is the only Intelligence Operations most of them can understand.Cyrptotechnician:Skills:Electronic Equipment Operation/Destruction Communications (All types) Equipment Operations/DestructionTarget Direction Finding TechniquesElectronic Signals Identification/Decrypting (To include Morse Code *shudder*)Radar/Signal Interception/JammingElectronic Media Storage/DestructionPerks:Networking - You live and die by your personal contacts to CYA in all situations. (I still have mine after all these years. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> )Uniformed Civilians - More than any other section, the work place is more low key due to the high stress that usually accompanies this profession.(Hey, I'm SGT Smith in public and when the brass are around, here, I'm Bob.)Photo Intercept/Analysis:Skills:Photographic map recognition (being able to tell that funny lines means traffic, buildings, etc)Advanced Photography/DevelopmentMap MakingPublic Speaking (Formal Presentation)Perks:Media Exposure - At least they can put your work on the 6 o'clock news...eventuallyIntelligence Analyst (All points):Skills:Reconnaissance OperationsTarget Unit Identification (weapons, uniforms, unit designations, etc)Advanced Map ReadingMap MakingPublic Speaking (Formal Presentation)Communications Encryption ProceduresCommunications Equipment OperationsElectronic Equipment OperationsPerks:REAL Soldier/Airman/Marine/Sailor - Unlike the other sections of the MI branch these folks are assigned to regular units as MI advisers and  unit Security Heads (S2) not just specialized MI units.  They have more opportunities to have "regular" military awards, decorations, and honors (Airborne, Purple Heart, Campaign Ribbons, etc)Counter Intelligence OperativeSkills:Covert Observation/Operations Procedures (Urban)Basic Law Enforcement ProceduresAdvanced Law Enforcement Procedures (FBI for the Military)Advanced Legal ProceduresInterrogation Procedures (Polygraphs are not your friends)Perks:Invisible Rank/Service (Plain clothes, badge, no ranks ever used outside of internal admin. - always addressed as Mr/Ms or Agent)Concealed Weapons - usually have either a shoulder holster or sock holster (or both)Mission Movement - When on a case they have access to places they otherwise wouldn't be cleared for.I'm sure I'm missing some (and there are some willful omissions due to intimate knowledge and need to know), but hopefully this helps.</blockquote>

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