User:MI Guy 35E/U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agents
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A U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agent, also known by its Military Occupational Specialty code 35L (formerly 97B - CI Agent), is a specialty in the United States Army. It is one of the U.S. Army's two "golden badge" agents (the other being CID Special Agents - see: United States Army Criminal Investigation Command for more information). CID Special Agents (31D) are specifically law enforcement, whilst Counterintelligence Special Agents (35L) investigate only national security crimes (espionage, treason, sedition, subversion, etc.). In other branches of the military, these two types of federal agencies are combined (NCIS for the Navy/Marine Corps, and OSI for the Air Force). However, given the large size of the U.S. Army—as well as—other logistical concerns, the Army opted to keep these two separate, even though joint CID/CI investigations do happen periodically. In addition, CI Special Agents often work closely with Human Intelligence Collectors (HUMINT, MOS 35M) to accomplish their missions. Field CI Agents are typically of the rank of E5/SGT, E6/SSG, E7/SFC, warrant officers, and civilian special agents (through the MICECP program).
This is not an entry level U.S. Army job. To apply for the program, you must receive a command level recommendation, be a minimum rank of an E4/Specialist promotable (will not be a fully credentialed agent until attaining the rank of E5/Sergeant), have a flawless background, and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information). It also helps (but is not required) to have some related experience in either another military intelligence MOS, civilian intelligence, or law enforcement. Below are some more qualifications and other information about U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special Agents.