US ARMY Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence positions in the United States Army , like the Intelligence Analyst, are crucial in providing concise information related to enemy dispositions. Intelligence Analysts use aerial photographs, satellite imagery, signal intelligence, human intelligence, and other intelligence sources and data to aid in formulating sound assessments and estimations of troop strength and other dispositions related to protecting the United States and for National Security. A Top Secret security clearance is required in most cases with a Special Background Investigation (SBI). Some assignments require higher level clearance or PRP such as overseas embassy duty - defense attache, humint intelligence, and/or dealing with tactical nuclear weapons.

US Army Website has the Intelligence Analyst duties as follows:

- Preparing all-source intelligence products to support the combat commander
- Assisting in establishing and maintaining systematic, cross-referenced intelligence records and files
- Receiving and processing incoming reports and messages
- Assisting in determining the significance and reliability of incoming information
- Assisting in the analysis and evaluation of intelligence holdings to determine changes in enemy capabilities, vulnerabilities and probable courses of action
- Assembling and proofreading intelligence reports and assisting in consolidating them into Army intelligence
- Storing and retrieve intelligence data using computers

Depending on the Analyst's performance, duty assignment, and/or unit, some Analysts may find themselves in some quite challenging yet rewarding positions in both strategic and/or tactical assignments overseas. Performaing tasks outside the scope of those listed above would not be uncommon. Although less frequent, some Analysts may find themselves at Top Secret listening posts, collecting intel from informants (HUMINT sources), or even conducting surveillance. Overall there's a lot of potential for some very exciting assignments.



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