Th3Viru5
Verified Military
So, I got lucky...
Four months out of AIT, and I’m on my first deployment attached to a Counterintelligence/HUMINT Analysis and Requirements cell (CHARC). The only 35Fs are myself and another fairly new analyst.
The word is most 35F never get this type of opportunity to go outside the wire and such. The cross training and exposure to the CI and HUMINT way of operating is very cool. I had no real grasp on what they do other than talk to people/interrogate (HUM) and sit in cars with binoculars (CI) lol Also, the 35M team is smaller and more flexible and chill than the 35F platoon. PT on our own, relaxed grooming standards, and civilian clothes for the rest of deployment. Especially after this experience, I highly doubt I’ll be content filling the usual analyst role. My 1SG previously offered me a security manager position I was interested in, but after seeing what the current security manager has to do and deal with the luster has faded.
Currently working to get in the best physical shape I can to be ready for SFRE and/or whatever other school opportunities may come. I’m a NG Soldier and the competition is looking pretty low in my unit so the odds look good. Even earned an AAM recently, so hopefully my experience working in the CHARC will give me a leg up (civilian side as well).
Any tips or advice on how to make the most of this experience is greatly appreciated!
Four months out of AIT, and I’m on my first deployment attached to a Counterintelligence/HUMINT Analysis and Requirements cell (CHARC). The only 35Fs are myself and another fairly new analyst.
The word is most 35F never get this type of opportunity to go outside the wire and such. The cross training and exposure to the CI and HUMINT way of operating is very cool. I had no real grasp on what they do other than talk to people/interrogate (HUM) and sit in cars with binoculars (CI) lol Also, the 35M team is smaller and more flexible and chill than the 35F platoon. PT on our own, relaxed grooming standards, and civilian clothes for the rest of deployment. Especially after this experience, I highly doubt I’ll be content filling the usual analyst role. My 1SG previously offered me a security manager position I was interested in, but after seeing what the current security manager has to do and deal with the luster has faded.
Currently working to get in the best physical shape I can to be ready for SFRE and/or whatever other school opportunities may come. I’m a NG Soldier and the competition is looking pretty low in my unit so the odds look good. Even earned an AAM recently, so hopefully my experience working in the CHARC will give me a leg up (civilian side as well).
Any tips or advice on how to make the most of this experience is greatly appreciated!
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