Foreign Language Specialist
US Army Medical Department (AMEDD)
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About the Role
- As a Foreign Language Specialist, you will attend the Defense Language Institute (DLI) for language training.
- Training includes speaking, listening, and reading in your target language, along with cultural immersion.
- Upon graduation from DLI, you will be eligible for an associate degree in foreign language.
- Foreign Language Specialists will be assessed and attend either 35M or 35P Advanced Individual Training.
Service Options
- Enlisted Soldier
- Officer
- Active Duty
- Army Reserve
- Army National Guard
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen
- 17 to 42 Years Old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
- No Major Law Violations
- No Medical Concerns
Testing & Certifications
- 10 weeks of Basic Training
- 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
- 101 ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST)
- Can bypass DLAB with an ST score of 129 or above
- 36-64 weeks of education at the Defense Foreign Language Institute required if Soldier is not fluent in a foreign language
Skills You'll Learn
- Intelligence Collection
- Debriefing & Interrogation
- Intelligence Gathering & Analysis