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37F 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.

ASVABGT 105
Training20 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.
Physical demandsHeavy
ClearanceEligible for a Top Secret Security Clearance. Clearance eligibility is not guaranteed and assignment requirements can change.

What the job involves

Typical duties

  • 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.
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Transferable experience

Skills learned

Persuasion & InfluenceCultural Awareness & CommunicationsSocial & Psychological AnalysisInterest in other culturesAnalyze information and make decisionsAdaptable to a wide range of working environmentsCommunicate Effectively

Education insight

Training may support future education.

Estimated potential recommendation range: 3–12 semester hours.

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