Psychological Operations Specialist

MOS 37F Psychological Operations Specialist

The psychological operations (PSYOP) specialist supervises, coordinates, and participates in analysis, planning, production, and dissemination of tactical, strategic, and consolidation PSYOP. Duties for MOS 37F at each level of skill are:

a. Major duties.

(1) MOSC 37F1O. Trains and maintains proficiency in all major duties. Assists in collection and reporting PSYOP related information and processing that information into intelligence to support PSYOP. Assists in evaluating and analyzing current intelligence, PSYOP studies and estimates to determine PSYOP targets. Operates PSYOP dissemination equipment and assist in the delivery of PSYOP products. Assists in the packing of PSYOP products for delivery by various means. Prepares, stores and retrieves information on PSYOP related intelligence, plans, campaigns and products. Assists and performs intelligence functions as required.

(2) MOSC 37F2O. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Coordinates resources requirements for the development, production and dissemination of PSYOP productions. Assists in the integration of PSYOP planning in support of conventional, special operations and deception planning. Assists in determining the appropriate mix of media, relative to available assets, to disseminate PSYOP products. Evaluates and analyze current intelligence, PSYOP studies and estimates to determine PSYOP targets. Identifies psychological vulnerabilities and susceptibilities of PSYOP targets.

(3) MOSC 37F3O. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in accomplishment of their duties. Supervises receipt, analysis and storage of PSYOP related intelligence information. Plans and advises on PSYOP in direct and general support of support of operation forces. Assists in planning identification, mobilization and deployment of PSYOP resource. Supervises PSYOP dissemination and delivery sections and teams. Conducts liaison with the supported command. Advises supported commands on psychological considerations of planning operations.

(4) MOSC 37F4O. Provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in accomplishment of their duties. Plans and organizes work schedules and assigns specific tasks in support of tactical or strategic PSYOP mission. Assists in supervision of the propaganda development and tactical operations centers. Conducts general PSYOP training program for the command. Supervises planning and dissemination of PSYOP products. Controls the execution of PSYOP programs. Conducts liaison with supported commands.

(5) MOSC 37F5O. Performs all duties of preceding skill level. Provides technical guidance to lower grade personnel in accomplishment of their duties. Provides liaison to supported staff and commands. Assists PSYOP commanders and staff officers in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, training and coordinating activities pertaining to PSYOP at all levels of commands.

b. Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of MOS.

PSYOP specialists must possess the following qualifications:

(1) A physical demands rating of medium.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST.
(5) A security clearance of SECRET.
(6) A qualifying score on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) as prescribed by AR 611-6.
(7) Good voice quality and be able to speak English without an objectionable accent or impediment. (This requirement is desired but not mandatory.)
(8) A high school graduate or equivalent.
(9) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200.
(10) A U.S. citizen.
(11) No information in Provost Marshal, intelligence, MPRJ or medical records which would prevent the granting of a security clearance under provisions of AR 604-5.
(12) No record of conviction by court-martial.
(13) No record of conviction by a civil court for any offense other than minor traffic violations.
(14) Due to the nature of training and assignments, temporary restrictions may be placed on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.
(15) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200.
(16) Complete mandatory formal training.
(17) The active component soldier must be airborne qualified.