As a Psychological Operations Specialist, you'll be an expert at persuasion. You'll assess and develop the information needed to influence and engage specific audiences. You'll broadcast important information through various mediums and assist U.S. and foreign governments, militaries, and civilian populations.
At A Glance
- Enlisted Soldier
- Active Duty
- Army Reserve
- Entry Level
Bonuses up to $16K Bonuses up to $16K
Requirements
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card
- 17 to 34 Years Old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance
- Meet Tattoo Guidelines
- No Major Law Violations
- No Medical Concerns
Testing & Certifications
- 53 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
- 20 weeks of One Station Unit Training
- 10-day Psychological Operations Specialist Assessment & Selection Program, following Airborne School and Psychological Operations Specialist Qualification Course.(active duty only)
- Score 85 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) (active duty only)
- Active Duty & Army Reserve: 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training, 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training or, 16-22 of weeks One Station Unit Training
- Active Duty only: Airborne School
- 5 weeks of Psychological Operations (PO) Preparation & Conditioning Course
- 10-day PO Assessment & Selection
- 10 weeks of PO Qualification Course
- 10 weeks of Special Warfare PO Course
- 16 -22 weeks of Basic Special Operations Language Training
- Score 75 or above on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
- Army Reserve Soldiers may attend Airborne or Language training if their units require it.
- 105 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT)
Skills You'll Learn
- Persuasion & Influence
- Cultural Awareness & Communications
- Social & Psychological Analysis