I'm thinking about reclassing to 97E. I'm a SGT(P) and I just found out that 97E suspended the language requirement. I want to reenlist through the BEAR program when I hit my 2 year window this July. Looking at points, I should make SSG right away. What is 97E like for a SGT/SSG in TDA and TO&E assignments? Or, is this right question to ask? What can I expect if I go 97E?

Here is the book answer:

a. Major duties. The human intelligence collector (supervises and conducts HUMINT collection operations that include, but are not limited to, debriefings, interrogations and elicitations in English and foreign languages for positive intelligence and force protection information; screens HUMINT sources and documents to establish priorities for exploitation; under Counterintelligence (CI) supervision, plans and participates in CI source and Force Protection Operations (CFSO). Translates and exploits captured enemy documents, foreign language and open source publications. Prepares and edits appropriate intelligence and administrative reports; utilizes CI/HUMINT reporting and communications equipment; uses interpreters and manages interpreter/translator operations; conducts liaison and coordination in English and foreign languages with host nation agencies; conducts analysis and performs briefings as required. Duties for the MOS 97E at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 97E1L. Under supervision, conducts debriefings and interrogations of HUMINT sources in English and foreign languages; assists in screening HUMINT sources and documents; participates in CFSO; translates written foreign material and captured enemy documents into English. Performs analysis as required and prepares appropriate intelligence reports; acts as an interpreter/translator for intelligence matters and materials; assists in intelligence support to Threat Vulnerability Assessments.
(2) MOSC 97E2L. Performs duties shown in preceding skill level and provides guidance to subordinate Soldiers. Plans and conducts interrogations, elicitations and debriefings of HUMINT sources in English and foreign languages. Assists in the screening HUMINT sources and documents; participates in CFSO. Reviews and edits translations of foreign documents; performs translation and exploitation of captured enemy documents, foreign and open source documents; prepares and reviews appropriate intelligence and operational reports; uses interpreters; acts as an interpreter/translator for more complex intelligence matters and materials; conducts briefings.
(3) MOSC 97E3L. Performs duties shown in preceding skill levels and provides guidance to subordinate Soldiers. Supervises, plans and conducts of interrogations, elicitations and debriefings in English and foreign languages; screens HUMINT sources and documents to establish priorities for exploitation; under CI supervision, plans and participates in CFSO. Performs translation and exploitation of captured enemy documents, foreign and open source documents; prepares and reviews appropriate intelligence and operational reports; uses interpreters and manages interpreter/translator operations; conducts liaison and coordination in English and target language; performs analysis as required and conducts briefings. Serve as unit command language program manager (CLPM).

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I would like to know your "basic run down" also. Is it possable to put it here on forum or I should right on your email also.
Thank you

It looks like the book's answer covers it pretty well. In post you do training and debriefings. In the field, you do interrogation. And interrogation. And more interrogation.

-J

^^

Not always true. The book answer doesn't tell you anything worthwhile.

Could you be little more specific?

I've been doing the echo job for five years, and everything I've done is covered in the above statement. If you have a specific question, I'd be glad to elaborate.

-J

I dont have any questions, I am a 97E.

well i have questions. i knew that despite me being a korean linguist, the chances of me going back to korea would be nonexistant. however, i am going to alaska as an E5 97E reclass. when i go out to the field, will i be going out with the fellas, doing live interrogations, what's the norm for us over in the mid-east? also, when we are at the homebase, outside of the usual training, how is a day in the life of a 97E at his/her homebase?

btw, do you know of any 97E that actually are in korea?

I can't add anything about the daily workings of the field, but I am currently in the process of reclassing to 97E and there aren't any classes available. I am a SGT/P that made the 01 May cut-off. Once you hit SSG you can apply for an accelerated program. Go to the AKO main page and click on the career opportunities section. The MI branch SGM has a memo for the program and the requirements and application process. Other than that, it is a matter of waiting for school sats to open. I am patiently playing the waiting gam, but growing tired. I am coming up on 12 months until DEROS and I don't want to wait until the last minute. Anyone know of any other ways to get faster school date?

you didn't go through the course yet?

i thank you kindly for your reply, but i have already gone through the course back in march-july 2005 and in DLI since august 2005. i am about to graduate here next month and am going live for the first time as a 97E.

having said that, i would appreciate hearing replies from experienced 97E soldiers if possible.