DLI DLI Graduates and Career Paths 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What military occupational specialty (MOS) is most commonly associated with Army graduates of DLIFLC?
- 35P (Cryptologic Linguist) (Correct answer)
- 68W (Combat Medic)
- 11B (Infantryman)
- 25U (Signal Support Systems Specialist)
Correct answer: 35P (Cryptologic Linguist)
Army MOS 35P (Cryptologic Linguist) is the primary MOS for soldiers trained at DLIFLC, focusing on intercepting and analyzing foreign language signals.
Question 2: Which Navy rating is equivalent to the Army's Cryptologic Linguist MOS for DLIFLC graduates?
- Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI) (Correct answer)
- Operations Specialist (OS)
- Intelligence Specialist (IS)
- Sonar Technician (STS)
Correct answer: Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI)
The Navy's CTI (Cryptologic Technician Interpretive) rating is the Navy equivalent of the Army's cryptologic linguist, trained at DLIFLC.
Question 3: Where are most DLIFLC Army graduates (35P) assigned after completing language training at Monterey?
- Goodfellow AFB, Texas for additional intelligence training (Correct answer)
- Directly to combat units in their target language region
- The Pentagon for translation duties
- NSA headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland
Correct answer: Goodfellow AFB, Texas for additional intelligence training
After DLI, Army 35P students proceed to Goodfellow AFB, Texas for signals intelligence (SIGINT) training before their first unit assignment.
Question 4: In addition to military careers, what civilian sector commonly recruits DLIFLC graduates?
- The U.S. intelligence community (NSA, CIA, DIA, FBI) (Correct answer)
- Commercial aviation industry
- International pharmaceutical companies
- Hollywood film translation studios
Correct answer: The U.S. intelligence community (NSA, CIA, DIA, FBI)
The U.S. intelligence community actively recruits DLIFLC graduates because of their rare combination of language proficiency and security clearance eligibility.
Question 5: What security clearance level is typically required for DLIFLC graduates to work in cryptologic linguist roles?
- Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) (Correct answer)
- Secret
- Confidential
- Public Trust
Correct answer: Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
Cryptologic linguist positions require a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance due to the sensitive nature of the intelligence they handle.
Question 6: What is a 'language-designated position' (LDP) in the U.S. military?
- A billet that requires the occupant to maintain certified foreign language proficiency (Correct answer)
- A position reserved only for DLI graduates
- A civilian contractor role supporting military language needs
- A temporary assignment to a foreign country embassy
Correct answer: A billet that requires the occupant to maintain certified foreign language proficiency
LDPs are military positions that require the occupant to hold and maintain a minimum certified proficiency level in a designated foreign language.
DLI DLI Graduates and Career Paths 1
What military occupational specialty (MOS) is most commonly associated with Army graduates of DLIFLC?