AF Intel with Technical Major?

[P38Lightning]

Hi all;

Is it possible for someone commissioning through ROTC to go in as an intelligence officer with a technical (say MechE/Aero) major? Would an IR/FA track be a better option?

 

[tibreaker]

You can technically be any major. But if the air Force needs mechanical engineers one year they can make you do that instead. Depends on the needs of the AF.

 

[USAFA10s]

Many intelligence positions need a technical background. For my research I work intelligence officers with math and physics backgrounds and their technical knowledge is very helpful due to the technical nature of the intelligence gathered. Intelligence is a broad field but there is a large portion that is "technical intelligence" where an FA background is not too useful and a technical one is.

I'd recommend a technical degree with a foreign language. Here is a link with the actual requirements
https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/intelligence-officer

 

[P38Lightning]

Does ROTC allow you to minor in a foreign language alongside your Military Science minor?

 

[tibreaker]

Yeah, you shouldn't have a problem doing that. Only do a language though if you are really passionate about it.