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Military Intelligence (CMF 35) Career Progression Plan

Chapter 1
Duties

3-1. Private - Specialist/Corporal (PVT, PV2, PFC – SPC/CPL) (Skill Level (SL) 1)
a. The quality and success of any Soldier’s career is in direct proportion to the Soldier’s commitment to excellence, regardless of the mission. Skill Level 1 is the time to develop a strong foundational understanding of technical MOS tasks while seeking out opportunities to strengthen leadership skills. Meeting Army standards while maintaining and increasing personal readiness is the responsibility of every Soldier.

b. Soldiers should study the history of the MI Corps and the following military publications, at a minimum:
•ADPs 1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 5-0, 6-0
•FMs: 2-0, 3-0, 5-0, 6-0, 6-22, 7-22
•AR/DA PAMs: 381-10, 600-20, 670–1; STP 21–1–SMCT; ATP 2-01.3
•STP Series 34 for each MOS

f. Corporal is the first NCO rank. Corporals will receive DA Form 2166-9-1a Support Forms IAW AR 623-3 for counseling and to begin familiarization with the evaluation process. It is recommended that Corporals improve their knowledge and practice of the Leadership
Requirements Model and AR/DA PAM 623-3.

3-2. Sergeant (SGT) (Skill Level 2)
a. The SGT is the primary trainer of Soldiers, responsible for the health and welfare of their subordinates. They should strive to enhance their own Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) subject matter expertise, as well as that of their Soldiers, through all developmental domains. b. The SGT should continue to master MI Corps history, the doctrine listed for Skill Level 1, and study the following:
•ADP 7-0
•FM 7-0
•AR/DA PAMs: 350-1, 350-58, 600-9, 600-100, 623-3, 600-25
•TCs: 7-21.13, 7-22.7
•ATPs: 6-22.1, 6-22.6
•JP Series: 3-6
•Use of the Army Training Network (ATN)
c. IAW with the STEP program, SGTs must complete DLC II and the Advanced Leader Course (ALC) to be promoted to Staff Sergeant. Achieving distinction while attending
PME/NCOPDS courses differentiates Soldiers from their peers.

c. IAW with the STEP program, SSGs must complete DLC III and the Senior Leader Course (SLC) to be promoted to Sergeant First Class. Achieving distinction while attending PME/NCOPDS courses differentiates Soldiers from their peers. Staff Sergeants are strongly encouraged to utilize Tuition and Credentialing Assistance for professional and self-
development. Use of Army Education Centers, the COOL site, and DANTES site should be encouraged to seek and plan educational opportunities. Consistently making progress towards continuing education differentiates Staff Sergeants from their peers.

3-4. Sergeant First Class (SFC) (Skill Level 4)
a. The SFC manages the intelligence mission while simultaneously leading through subordinate NCOs. The Sergeant First Class no longer seeks to be a SME, but rather is responsible for the training and expertise of the platoon through direct input to critical tasks, the unit METL, and long-range training calendars/plans.

c. IAW the STEP program, MSGs must complete DLC V and the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) to promote to Sergeant Major. Achieving distinction while attending PME/NCOPDS courses differentiates Soldiers from their peers.

d. MSG/1SG are strongly encouraged to continue to utilize Tuition and Credentialing Assistance for professional and self-development. Use of Army Education Centers, the COOL site, and DANTES site should be encouraged to seek and plan educational opportunities.

c.IAW the STEP program, SGMs must complete DLC VI and Executive Leaders Course for senior nominative-position Command Sergeants Major/Sergeants Major who are either currently assigned to, or projected for assignment to, key positions as senior enlisted advisors and Staff Sergeants Major at the O7-8 command (executive) level.

d.SGM/CSM are strongly encouraged to continue to utilize Tuition and Credentialing Assistance for professional and self-development. Use of Army Education Centers, the COOL site, and DANTES site should be encouraged to seek and plan educational opportunities. Upon completion of the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A), they should be simultaneously able to apply for completion of a degree program. Consistently making progress towards continuing education and completion of higher educational goals is recommended and can differentiate them from their peers.

They receive, integrate, and disseminate intelligence reports. They develop information collection products to answer intelligence requirements. They develop information requirements and assess information collection efforts. They integrate information collection to include coordination with the operations officer for asset management and dissemination. The Intelligence Analyst also coordinates the flow of intelligence information between intelligence disciplines and supervises intelligence operations. They support and advise the command and staff on intelligence activities.

4-2. Prerequisites
See DA Pam 611–21 for details. The Office of the Chief, Military Intelligence is the approving authority for all prerequisite waiver requests.

Lastly, the Intelligence Analyst can deploy their assigned Intelligence Information System (IIS) for integration into the Intelligence Architecture.

b. Operating Assignments:
•Intelligence Analyst
•Technical Intelligence (TECHINT) Analyst
•Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
•Special Missions Unit (SMU)
•Special Operations Support
•Ranger Regiment Support
c. Key Developmental Assignments: CPLs can serve in NCO-in-Charge (NCOIC) positions.

•Joint Targeting Course
•OSINT Fundamentals
•Basic OSINT Course
•OSINT Tools & Intel Training Security Managers Course
•Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level I
•Unit Armorer Course
(2) Operational:
•Job Qualification Standards/Requirements
•Sergeant’s Training Time
•ATN - Training and Evaluation Outlines for Individual/Collective/Common Tasks •Military Intelligence Training Strategy (MITS)
•MOS STP Operational Critical Task(s)
(3) Self-Development. Seeking continuous development in this domain, immaterial of concentration/major and within ones’ own personal and professional interests, is strongly encouraged to bridge gaps between the other education/training domains.

•Certified Defense All-Source Analysis Level 1
•Certified Information Security Manager
•CompTIA A+
•Microsoft Office Specialist

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•NCOIC
d. Institutional Assignments:
•Drill Sergeant
•Instructor
•Recruiter
•Training Developer/Writer
•Defense Attaché
e.Military Training/Education by Domain. Courses listed here are not all encompassing but illustrate a snapshot of opportunities that can be pursued to add depth and breadth to the knowledge and skills of the SL2 Soldier. Seeking additional training and education, beyond what is listed here, is highly recommended and will differentiate Soldiers from their peers. It is recommended that Soldiers refer to Chapter 3 of this document, the Foundry Course Catalog, the COOL website, and the Army Career Tracker website, at a minimum, for developmental opportunities.

b. Operating Assignments:

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•MITS
•NCOPD
(3) Self-Development. Seeking continuous development in this domain, immaterial of concentration/major and within ones’ own personal and professional interests, is strongly encouraged to bridge gaps between the other education/training domains.

•Certified Collection Management Professional - Fundamental (CCMP-F) •Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
•Certified Information Security Manager
•CompTIA A+
•Microsoft Office Specialist

(1) Institutional:
•MLC
•Ranger School
•Airborne School
•Jump Master School
•Air Assault School
•Digital Intel System Master Gunner Course (DISMG-C)
•Information Collection Planner Course (ICPC)
•Joint Analyst Interrogator Collaborator Course (JAICC)
•Security Managers Course, Collection Managers Course
•MRT
•SARC-VA Course
•Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) Course
•EJPME II
(2) Operational:
•Job Qualification Standards/Requirements
•MOS STP Operational Critical Tasks
•MITS
•NCOPD
(3) Self-Development. Seeking continuous development in this domain, immaterial of concentration/major and within ones’ own personal and professional interests, is strongly encouraged to bridge gaps between the other education/training domains.

•CCMP-F
•Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I) •Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
•Certified Information Security Manager
•CompTIA Network +
•CompTIA Security +

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RC NCO must possess the same qualifications and capabilities as their AC counterpart. The quality and quantity of training that the CMF 35 RC NCO receives should be the same as the AC NCO. Duty assignments for career progression parallel that of the AC. Geographical and organizational limitations will determine the types of units in which RC Soldiers may serve. The RC NCOPDS satisfies PD and functional area requirements. This is the same for all
components.

7-3. Goals for development
Soldiers should always strive to exceed the standard regardless of the position currently held. Soldiers must enhance their professionalism by ever-increasing civilian and military education levels and displaying a trend of outstanding quantifiable performance and potential in all positions held when considered against the whole Soldier concept. Soldiers in MOS 35F are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and potential by striving to exceed standards in technical proficiency and leadership. It is encouraged that 35F Soldiers seek diversity of duty positions, when possible, to challenge, develop, and illustrate their knowledge and skills. Diversity of duty assignments may consist of Operating, Key Developmental, and Institutional assignments as well as movement between echelons and leadership and technical roles.

7-4. PVT - SPC/CPL – GEOINT Imagery Analyst (Skill Level 1)
a. Skills. Skill level 1 Imagery Analysts primary job is exploiting and analyzing Imagery.

d.Institutional: There are no institutional assignments for skill level 1.

e. Military Training/Education by Domain. Courses listed here are not all encompassing but illustrate a snapshot of opportunities that can be pursued to add depth and breadth to the knowledge and skills of the SL1 Soldier. Seeking additional training and education, beyond what is listed here, is highly recommended and will differentiate Soldiers from their peers. It is recommended that Soldiers refer to Chapter 3 of this document, the Foundry Course Catalog, the COOL website, and the Army Career Tracker website, at a minimum, for developmental opportunities.

subordinate Soldiers as developing leaders. They implement GEOINT training IAW the commander’s guidance, Training Support Package, the units’ METL and collective tasks. They train their subordinates on how to query, filter, and retrieve a variety of combat information, such as spot reports, significant activities, reconnaissance reports, and patrol debriefs. They also train their subordinates on how to apply research and near real time/historical reports to support GEOINT operations and the IPB process. They enable the understanding of spatial and temporal relationships across the operational environment. They provide input based on imagery interpretation, or analysis, for the COP and MDMP. They prepare the GEOINT section to execute pre-mission requirements. They participate in operations to include the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) of intelligence IAW unit SOPs. They maintain the section’s knowledge and information management process of GEOINT databases, ensuring data and intelligence is readily discoverable and accessible. They disseminate GEOINT relevant products and data down to ground forces. They have a baseline knowledge of how to analyze Full Motion Video. They provide support to lethal and nonlethal targeting operations through baseline or intermediate graphics, battle damage assessments and collateral damage
estimates.

b. Operating Assignments:
•Imagery Analyst
•Collection Management
•SMU
•Special Operations Support
•Ranger Regiment
•SFAB
c. Key Developmental Assignments:
•NCOIC
•Team Leader
d. Institutional Assignments: Training Developer/Writer
e. Military Training/Education by Domain. Courses listed here are not all encompassing but illustrate a snapshot of opportunities that can be pursued to add depth and breadth to the knowledge and skills of the SL1 Soldier. Seeking additional training and education, beyond what is listed here, is highly recommended and will differentiate Soldiers from their peers. It is recommended that Soldiers refer to Chapter 3 of this document, the Foundry Course Catalog, the COOL website, and the Army Career Tracker website, at a minimum, for developmental opportunities.

7-6. SSG - GEOINT Imagery Sergeant (Skill Level 3)
a. Skills. In addition to performing duties in the preceding skill level, the Imagery Sergeant leads Soldiers through subordinate leaders. They coach, develop, and counsel subordinate leaders and Soldiers. They are responsible for the development of GEOINT training, including the identification of collective tasks to train during training events, drafting the training plan, and preparing to execute training that supports the units’ collective tasks, METL, and meets the commander’s intent. They perform quality assurance and quality control of GEOINT products and conduct knowledge management of GEOINT databases. They have in-depth knowledge of the platforms available to their organization and provide recommendations in the planning and use of imaging sensors included in the ISR Sync Matrix. They support Information Collection by providing recommendations to the Information Collection Plan to include, but not limited to, mission analysis, the initial collection plan, updates to the Information Collection Plan, and assessments to enable the collection strategy. They coordinate the integration of intelligence systems into the Intelligence Architecture by establishing the procedures for PED of GEOINT data, evaluating interoperability, and identifying gaps in the architecture. They are a subject matter expert of the TCPED process. The Imagery Sergeant monitors the GEOINT sections RFIs and ensures all products are disseminated in a timely manner. They reinforce that the Imagery Analyst will be proactive not reactive by constantly learning about their AO, OE, and their enemies’ doctrinal Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures on the battlefield. For additional skills.

b. Operating Assignments:
•Imagery SGT
•Collection Management
•SMU
•Special Operations Support
•Ranger Regiment
•SFAB
•Watch NCO
c.Key Developmental Assignments for SSG should be Squad Leader or NCOIC for a minimum of 24 months. NCOIC is an additional duty that is not listed as a principal duty title within CMF 35. NCOIC duties must be reflected on the rated Soldier’s NCOER to receive credit as KD time. Soldiers serving in a KD position commensurate to the next higher rank (consecutively or non-consecutively) will receive credit towards their KD requirement, providing that this captured time has been documented on the rated Soldier’s NCOER. Only service as a SSG will be counted towards the 24-month requirement. Service as a SGT (E5) does not count toward the 24-month requirement:
•NCOIC
• Squad Leader
d. Institutional Assignments:
•Drill Sergeant

7-7. SFC - Senior GEOINT Imagery Sergeant (Skill Level 4)

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•Airborne School
•Jump Master
•Assault School
•Joint Targeting Course
•AOC-G
•ICPC
•AGPC
•IOC-G
•TMO Course
•GRMS Course
•EJPME I
•Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Level II •MRT
•EO
•SHARP
(2) Operational:
•Job Qualification Standards/Requirements •MOS STP Operational Critical Tasks

The integrated use of the RC is essential to the successful accomplishment of military
operations. The RC represents substantive elements of the structure and capability of each service. The contributions of the RC cover the entire spectrum of types of forces from Maneuver and Fires, to OPS Support and Effects, Force Sustainment, and general supporting forces. The RC NCO must possess the same qualifications and capabilities as their AC counterpart. The quality and quantity of training that the CMF 35 RC NCO receives should be the same as the AC NCO. Duty assignments for career progression parallel that of the AC. Geographical and organizational limitations will determine the types of units in which RC Soldiers may serve. The

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See DA Pam 611–21 for details. The Office of the Chief, Military Intelligence is the approving authority for all prerequisite waiver requests.

10-3. Goals for development
Soldiers should always strive to exceed the standard regardless of the position currently held. Soldiers must enhance their professionalism by ever-increasing civilian and military education levels and displaying a trend of outstanding quantifiable performance and potential in all positions held when considered against the whole Soldier concept. Soldiers in MOS 35L are encouraged to demonstrate their capabilities and potential by striving to exceed standards in technical proficiency and leadership. It is encouraged that 35L Soldiers seek diversity of duty positions, when possible, to challenge, develop, and illustrate their knowledge and skills. Diversity of duty assignments may consist of Operating, Key Developmental, and Institutional assignments as well as movement between echelons and leadership and technical roles.

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the COOL website, and the Army Career Tracker website, at a minimum, for developmental opportunities.

e. Military Training/Education by Domain. Courses listed here are not all encompassing but illustrate a snapshot of opportunities that can be pursued to add depth and breadth to the knowledge and skills of the SL2 Soldier. Seeking additional training and education, beyond what is listed here, is highly recommended and will differentiate Soldiers from their peers. It is recommended that Soldiers refer to Chapter 3 of this document, the Foundry Course Catalog, the COOL website, and the Army Career Tracker website, at a minimum, for developmental opportunities.

(1) Institutional:
•ALC
•Ranger School
•Airborne School
•Air Assault
•Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy Courses•Defense Cyber Intelligence Training Academy Courses

b.Operating Assignments: CI Sergeant
c. Key Developmental Assignments for SSG should be Squad Leader or NCOIC for a minimum of 24 months. NCOIC is an additional duty that is not listed as a principal duty title within CMF 35. NCOIC duties must be reflected on the rated Soldier’s NCOER to receive credit as KD time. Soldiers serving in a KD position commensurate to the next higher rank (consecutively or non-consecutively) will receive credit towards their KD requirement, providing that this captured time has been documented on the rated Soldier’s NCOER. Only service as a SSG will be counted towards the 24-month requirement. Service as a SGT (E5) does not count toward the 24-month requirement:
•Squad Leader (Counterintelligence Team Leader)
•NCOIC
d. Institutional Assignments:
•Drill Sergeant
•Recruiter
•Observer Coach/Trainer
•NCOA Small Group Leader
•Instructor
•Capability Developer
•Doctrine Writer/Developer
e. Military Training/Education by Domain. Courses listed here are not all encompassing but illustrate a snapshot of opportunities that can be pursued to add depth and breadth to the knowledge and skills of the SL3 Soldier. Seeking additional training and education, beyond what

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