General Description

Military information, particularly classified information about enemies or potential enemies, is called "intelligence".  Intelligence specialists analyze intelligence data.  They break down information to determine its usefulness in military planning.  From this intelligence data, they prepare materials that describe in detail the features of strategic and tactical areas all over the world.






What They Do

The duties performed by IS' include:

• Analysis of intelligence information

• Identification and production of intelligence from raw information

• Assembly and analysis of multi-source operational intelligence

• Preparation and presentation of intelligence briefings

• Preparation of planning material for photographic reconnaissance missions

• Analysis of mission results supporting preparation of reports

• Preparation of graphics, overlays and photo/map composites

• Plotting of imagery data using maps and charts

• Providing input to and receipt of data from intelligence systems ashore and afloat

• Maintenance of intelligence databases, libraries and files

Working Environment

Intelligence Specialists (IS) perform most of their duties in an office or watch environment.  They work closely with other Information Warfare Community Enlisted ratings such as CT and IT, doing mostly analytical work, but must have the capability to work without supervision and to support the intelligence mission of the Navy on land, undersea, at sea and in the air.  IS' serve on board ships, aviation squadrons, support Naval Special Warfare and Expeditionary Warfare as well as shore-based intelligence operations centers located in the continental United States and overseas.


Rating Entry Requirements
 

• ASVAB: VE + AR + MK + GS >= 215 - OR - ASVAB: AR+PC+MK>= 164 (No waivers authorized)
  • ​Only one ASVAB composite standard is required, not both.
• ​Must have normal color perception
• ​For qualifying Sailors wishing to request forced, lateral or PACT conversion please forward the following items in one .pdf file to askmncc@navy.mil: 
  • ​1306 requesting forced, lateral or PACT conversion to IS
  • PRIMS readout
  • Three most recent periodic evaluations (no non-observed or transfer evals)
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance (SSBI Tier 5 investigation)
  • Upon conditional approval of conversion, ECM will notify the qualified Sailor that a pre-screening interview (PSI) will be conducted with Regional or SSO prior to full approval for conversion
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and not a dual citizen.  If applicant is a dual citizen, please contact the IS Enlisted Community Manager for further guidance.
  • Applicant's immediate family members, if foreign nationals, should be from countries on the ICD 704 low threat country matrix.  

College Credit

The American Council on Education recommends that semester hour credits be awarded in the vocational certificate and lower division bachelor's/associate's degree categories for courses taken in this rating on applied mathematics basic photography, computer concepts, drafting and design, technical writing and office practices.


Contact Information
IS TECHAD: (901) 874-2880