1N3X1 Cryptologic Language Analyst

Cryptologic Language Analysts (1N3X1) employ foreign language skills to collect, transcribe, translate, analyze, and report on intelligence information. They play a crucial role in national defense by using their language proficiency to support intelligence and operational missions. These specialists are key players in the Intelligence Community, providing valuable insights into foreign communications that contribute to understanding and countering potential threats.

Technical Training Details

  • Duration: 240-480 Days, depending on the language and proficiency level required.
  • Locations: Initial language training at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Monterey, CA, followed by technical training at Goodfellow AFB.
  • CCAF Degree: Intelligence Studies and Technology

Professional Badge

  • Designation: Intelligence Badge

Demographic Information

  • Male: 2424 (68.82%)
  • Female: 1098 (31.18%)
  • Total Personnel: 3522

Entry Requirements

  • ASVAB: General score of 72
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 40 lbs, normal color vision, no history of temporomandibular joint disorder or pain
  • Other Requirements: Minimum score of 110 on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLPT) or demonstrated language proficiency, ability to type 25 words per minute, successful completion of a polygraph examination when required, and routine access to Top Secret materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collection and Processing: Utilizes foreign language skills for monitoring, identifying, and processing communications of interest.
  • Analysis and Production: Analyzes intelligence information for dissemination within the Air Force, Intelligence Community, and allied partners. Identifies and reports on adversarial intentions and activities.
  • Tool Utilization: Employs knowledge of global communication technologies and methods to locate and develop targets. Uses language processing/analysis tools to synthesize data from multiple sources.

Specialty Qualifications

  • Knowledge: Understanding of foreign languages designated by the Air Force, global communication network technologies, collection and processing equipment, and intelligence data processing and distribution procedures. Familiarity with adversary tactics and the organization of the national intelligence structure is essential.
  • Education: Prior foreign language education, training, or experience is desirable.
  • Training: Completion of a designated Cryptologic Language Analyst Initial Skills Course at Goodfellow AFB, with documented language proficiency, is mandatory.
  • Experience: Progression through the AFSC requires experience in cryptologic language analysis, with higher levels involving supervisory and leadership roles in directing cryptologic activities.

Specialties (Shredouts)

  • The 1N3X1 AFSC includes multiple language shredouts, including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Persian, Hebrew, Pashto, Urdu, and Low-Flow languages, reflecting the diverse linguistic capabilities required to support U.S. Air Force and Intelligence Community missions.

This overview highlights the critical role of Cryptologic Language Analysts in leveraging foreign language expertise to enhance national security and intelligence operations, providing a strategic advantage in understanding and countering global threats.

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