Psychological Operations Specialist

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. Psychological Operations Specialists play a key role in shaping operations and missions through culturally informed messaging and analysis. Requirements U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card Age: 17-34 years High School Diploma or GED Eligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance Meet Army tattoo policy No major law violations No significant medical conditions Training & Certifications 53 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training or 16-22 weeks of One Station Unit Training 85 Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) - Active Duty only 105 ASVAB Score: General Technical (GT) Airborne School - Active Duty only 5 weeks of 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 Army Reserve Soldiers may attend Airborne or Language training if their unit requires it Skills You'll Learn Persuasion & Influence Cultural Awareness & Communications Social & Psychological Analysis