Naval Intelligence

[chronoserpent]

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone here has any experience working in Naval Intelligence (US Navy), especially from an Officer's perspective.

I want to know more about it because I'm thinking of going down that path after I'm commissioned. Since the chances of getting a restricted line officer job like NI right out of NROTC are very low, I'll probably serve a tour as Surface Warfare (my 2nd choice) then try to transfer. After some time in NI (how long depends on how much I like the Navy by then), I'll resign my commission and go work in FBI/CIA/LEO or any other civilian spot where my experience would be rewarded.

But I want to know more about NI itself. Like, what majors should I pursue in college, what different branches are there, what kind of duties you would regularly undertake, how easy it is to transfer into a civilian career, and what kind of civilian careers would fit well after NI.

 

[Marinerhodes]

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone here has any experience working in Naval Intelligence (US Navy), especially from an Officer's perspective.

I want to know more about it because I'm thinking of going down that path after I'm commissioned. Since the chances of getting a restricted line officer job like NI right out of NROTC are very low, I'll probably serve a tour as Surface Warfare (my 2nd choice) then try to transfer. After some time in NI (how long depends on how much I like the Navy by then), I'll resign my commission and go work in FBI/CIA/LEO or any other civilian spot where my experience would be rewarded.

But I want to know more about NI itself. Like, what majors should I pursue in college, what different branches are there, what kind of duties you would regularly undertake, how easy it is to transfer into a civilian career, and what kind of civilian careers would fit well after NI.

Best bet is talk to a recruiter. Perhaps they can even put you in contact with someone in tht field that can help you out.

 

[c/Commander]

Chronoserpent
You incur a 3-5 year active service obligation after commissioning, depending on which avenue you take to get your bars. You must then serve another 3-5 years (for a total of 8 years) in the Navy Reserves. You might consider going to a civilian college, and then entering through OCS for a restricted line post. Otherwise, you will have to transfer.

Be careful in talking to recruiters, they'll tell you what you want to hear a lot of the time. A better thing to do would be to ask a Navy officer you know. He/she may not know the answer, but they'll know someone who does. Since you're a JROTC cadet, you shouldn't have any problem finding an officer to ask.