Challenges facing the Military Intelligence Corps include the growing complexity of international events and increasing sophistication of intelligence collection and analysis systems. These challenges to the MI Corps are compounded by the constraints placed on a smaller, streamlined Army. As a Military Intelligence Officer you will receive training and experience in all of these areas as you progress as an intelligence professional. This MOS represents the baseline for all MI Officers. MI Officers in the 35D specialty possess a solid understanding of the commander's intelligence requirements, how to task collection resources, and to analyze their products in support of the maneuver commander's mission.
All officers get additional training in one or more advanced specialties as a captain.
MI Officers with this specialty plan airborne reconnaissance and surveillance operations. They also examine photo, radar, or infrared intelligence products. Officers analyze and produce intelligence to enhance force protection by limiting the effectiveness of foreign collection efforts directed against Army operations, activities, technology, and intentions. These MI Officers conduct and supervise sensitive collection operations to satisfy national and theater-level intelligence requirements. Selection for 35F is highly competitive, only senior captains and majors are considered.