a. Major duties.
The geospatial intelligence imagery analyst conducts geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) analysis supporting large-scale combat operations IAW FM 3-0 Operations.
GEOINT analysis involves identifying, analyzing and reporting targets observed on imagery from satellite and airborne systems.
In addition to analyzing full spectrum imagery, the analyst applies theory involved in analyzing radar, infrared, moving target indicator (MTI), light detection and ranging (LIDAR), spectral imagery, polarimetric imagery (PI), and geospatial information.
Provide mission critical geospatial imagery derived intelligence in support of the military decision making process (MDMP) at the national, theater, and tactical levels.
Utilize tactical, theater, and national communication networks and the employment of GEOINT systems to support the intelligence warfighting function.
Duties for MOS 35G at each level of skill are:
(1) MOSC 35G1O.
GEOINT analysis supporting large-scale combat operations by analyzing still and motion imagery along with geospatial data.
Identify conventional and unconventional military, and civial -activity, installations, facilities, weapon systems, orders of battle (OB), and infrastructures.
Establish GEOINT antomations with communications architecture.
Provide GEOINT in support of MDMP and intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB).
(2) MOSC 35G2O.
Perform duties shown in preceding skill level to include intelligence analysis.
Provide guidance to support GEOINT operations and the employment of GEOINT systems.
Perform quality control of GEOINT products.
Conduct GEOINT mission management suppor to MDMP and IPB.
Conduct Knowledge Management of GEOINT databases.
(3) MOSC 35G3O.
Perform duties shown in preceding skill level.
Manage GEOINT operation sand the employment of GEOINT systems.
Coordinates with staff sections to generate GEOINT requirements in support of MDMP and IPB.
(4) MOSC 35G4O.
Perform duties shown in preceding skill levels.
Establish and synchronize GEOINT operations and information collection across all echelons to generate GEOINT for decision making.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.
Imagery analysts must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of moderate (Gold).
(2) A physical profile of 222211.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) Distance vision correctable to 20/20 standard Snellen and normal stereoscopic acuity (depth perception), with or without correction, administered on the Armed Forces Vision Test (AFVT) or on the Titmus Stereopsis Vision Test.
(5) Pass hearing acuity test on audiometer.
Sound amplitude must not exceed 15 decibels at frequencies 250, 500, 1000, 2000 Hz, or not more than 30 db, with no individual level greater than 35 db at these frequencies, and level not more than 55 db at 4000 Hz; or audiometer level 30 db at 5000 Hz, 25 db at 1000 and 2000 Hz and 35 db at 4000 Hz in better ear (poorer ear may be deaf).
(6) Qualifying scores.
(a)
A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 January 2002.
(b)
A minimum score of 102 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 January 2002 and prior to 1 July 2004.
(c)
A minimum score of 101 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 1 July 2004.
(d)
A minimum OPAT score of: Long Jump (LJ) – 120 cm, seated Power Throw (PT) – 350 cm, Strength Deadlift (SD) – 120 lbs., and Interval Aerobic Run (IR) – 36 shuttles is required in the Physical Demand Category Moderate (Gold).
(7) The Soldier must meet TOP SECRET (TS) Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access eligibility requirements to be awarded this MOS.
For training (if required), an interim TS with SCI access granted from the Central Clearance Facility (CCF) meets this requirement.
(8) A high school graduate or equivalent prior to entry into active duty.
(9) Must not have been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps within the last four years.
Applicants for this MOS that are former Peace Corps membes must be aware of duty assignment restrictions as specified in AR 614-200, (para 3-2).
(10) No information in official military personnel file, Provost Marshal, intelligence, or medical records that would prevent the granting of a TOP SECRET security eligibility under AR 380-67 (Para 3-20.a).
(11) No record of conviction by court-martial.
(12) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.
(13) Must be a U.S. citizen.
(14) Soldier and spouse must not have immediate family members that reside in a country where within its boundaries, physical or mental coercion is known to be common practice either against–
(a)
Persons accused of acting in the interest of the United States or
(b)
The relatives of such persons to whom they may reasonably be considered to be bound by ties of affection, kinship, or obligation.
Immediate family for Soldier and spouse includes both blood and step-: parents, spouse, children, sisters, brothers, any other sole living blood relative, or a person in loco parentis per AR 600-8-10.
(15) Have neither commercial nor vested interest in a country within whose boundaries physical or mental coercion is known to be a common practice against persons acting in the interest of the U.S.
This requirement applies to the Soldier’s spouse as well.
(16) Be advised that due to the nature of training and assignments, temporary restrictions may be place on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.
(17) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200 (Para 6-3) and Army Training Requirements and Resources System Course Catalog.
(18) Formal training (completion of MOS 35G1O producing course conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICOE), Ft Huachuca, AZ) is mandatory.
(19) MOS reclassification at SFC and above will be reviewed for validation of skills, by the proponent, during the reclassification process.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(Note: Refer to table 12-8 (Listing of universal ASI’s associated with all enlisted MOS)).
(1) 1A–JSTARS E8-A Systems Operator
(2) 2T–GEOINT Payload Operator (Effective 202110).
(3) Q7–Information Collection Planner (skill level 2-4).
(4) R7–Army Reconnaissance (skill level 3 and above personnel only).
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-35G-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-35G-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-35G-3. Standards of grade TDA.