What are the differences between Airborne and Ground? From what I gather, Airborne will obviously fly much more but other than this fact, the differences seem gray. Information on the internet on this job and personal experiences are very slim and so I have a few questions that I am hoping can be answered here.Īre there any current or previous AF linguists that can share their experiences in the actual job itself? How did you like it? What was the general day-to-day? I have passed the Asvab, Dlab, and MEPS, and am essentially waiting on a ship out date.
ACLA are responsible for the collection, processing, and analysis of foreign language communications in support of national security and military operations while in the air, and work closely with other military personnel to plan and execute surveillance and reconnaissance missions.I have recently accepted a job in the Air Force as a Cryptologic Linguist. It's important to note that depending on the specific role, a typical day may also include different responsibilities.
Participating in military operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance and intelligence gathering Participating in classified and unclassified meetings with other ACLA team members and other agencies Providing guidance and training to other Air Force personnel on ACLA best practices and procedures Participating in training, drills, and exercises to maintain and improve skills in ISR and language analysis Operating advanced equipment and systems to collect and analyze foreign language communications while in-flightĬollaborating with other military personnel to plan and execute surveillance and reconnaissance missionsĪnalyzing and interpreting data gathered by these systems to identify potential threats or areas of interestĬommunicating with other aircraft and ground-based personnel to share information and coordinate actions They may also provide language training to other military personnel, and create and maintain language-related databases.Ī typical day for an ACLA member may involve: ACLA may specialize in specific languages and regions, and may be called upon to provide expert analysis in support of military operations, counterintelligence efforts, and other national security-related activities.
They also use computer-assisted translation tools and other advanced technologies to aid in their analysis. This may include intercepting and transcribing voice and text communications, translating written materials, and analyzing and interpreting spoken and written language. They use advanced technology and techniques to collect, process, and analyze foreign language communications in order to extract information of intelligence value while the aircraft is in flight. (we’re working on getting this information)Ĭommunity College of the Air Force Degree:Īirmen describing Airborne Cryptologic Language AnalystĪirborne Cryptologic Language Analysts (ACLA) in the Air Force are responsible for analyzing foreign language communications in support of national security and military operations while in the air. Known Duty Stations Available to New Airmen: Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Informationĭeployment Tempo/Rate (Low, Medium, High)
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