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35L Counterintelligence Agent

As a Counterintelligence Agent, you’ll conduct investigations, collect and process forensic and physical evidence to identify and detect foreign intelligence and international terrorist threats, and plan the appropriate countermeasures to neutralize them.

ASVABST 101
Training10 weeks of Basic Training + 19 weeks and 3 days at the Counterintelligence Agent Course
Physical demandsModerate
ClearanceNo security-clearance requirement is listed on the current public GoArmy profile

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • As a Counterintelligence Agent, you’ll conduct investigations, collect and process forensic and physical evidence to identify and detect foreign intelligence and international terrorist threats, and plan the appropriate countermeasures to neutralize them.
  • Apply intelligence collection and operations while performing assigned duties.

Transferable experience

Skills learned

Intelligence Collection and OperationsInvestigative TechniquesCyber OperationsCommunicate EffectivelyMake decisions quickly and on your ownHigh Degree of Self-RelianceAbility to apply technical and critical thinking skills

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 3–12 semester hours.

EnlistReady estimate based on the longest training segment stated in the current public profile (19 weeks). Actual recommendations appear on an individual Joint Services Transcript and each college decides what it will accept and how credits apply.

Related degree ideas

  • Intelligence Studies
  • International Relations

Civilian connection

Potential civilian jobs related to 35L experience.

Military experience does not guarantee civilian employment or a salary outcome. Requirements vary by employer, location, education, certification, licensing, and experience.

Potential role

Intelligence Analyst

Illustrative salary information: $55,000–$125,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Technology and telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Government contractors

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Potential role

Criminal Investigator

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Technology and telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Government contractors

Credential note: A civilian license, certification, academy, or employer-approved credential may be required.

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Potential role

Police Detective

Illustrative salary information: $38,000–$85,000 illustrative U.S. range; verify the matching BLS occupation and local market

Example employers: Technology and telecommunications companies, Government agencies, Government contractors

Credential note: A civilian license, certification, academy, or employer-approved credential may be required.

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