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#LINGUIST JOBS MILITARY SOFTWARE#
I use the most modern technology and software to assist me in this role. I intercept and translate foreign communications daily, determining which information is of intelligence interest and quickly passing it to the relevant parties. This can be challenging and busy, but knowing that what you're doing has a direct impact on military operations makes it very satisfying. I could be listening to Air Traffic Control or communications between enemy troops.Īs an RAF linguist I work shifts. The information is passed up the chain of command and distributed throughout the British Armed Forces to ensure they are able to carry out their roles safely it alerts them to any potential threat to life or operations. My role is to intercept, translate and analyse foreign signals. Although it can be intense and fast-paced, it’s extremely rewarding and you make some great friends at the same time. Working as part of a small team, you all rely on each other and use each other’s skills. It’s a demanding role and requires high levels of concentration. Overseas, my day could involve speaking to local nationals about security in the local area and advising British personnel on cultural customs and traditions to help build rapport. Without interpreters, British personnel would be unable to communicate with anyone else. The role involves verbally interpreting in meetings and can also include the translation of printed or handwritten documents. My role is to interpret for British personnel. Disseminate tailored Intelligence to commanders, aircrew or troops on the ground.Gather valuable information about enemies’ strengths, weaknesses and movements.Collect, collate and evaluate intelligence from multiple sources.Whatever role you are employed in, your contribution will be vital to operational success by supporting operations across the globe and assisting senior commanders in making key decisions. You will learn at least one foreign language, to a high degree of proficiency, and will spend much of your RAF life honing these skills or learning new ones.

There is also the opportunity to act as an interpreter for troops on the ground, translating from native speakers. From this you will provide valuable intelligence about actual or potential enemies and their strengths, weaknesses, movements and locations. You will intercept foreign voice transmissions, using state-of-the-art receiving and recording systems. Int An (L)s play a vital role in protecting the security of the UK, National and International interests by interpreting, analysing and disseminating intelligence. Access supported undergraduate and post-graduate degree schemes.Īs an Intelligence Analyst (Linguist) (Int An (L)) you will find yourself working within a team of highly trained men and women, who have the important responsibility of providing timely intelligence to military forces deployed on operations around the world.Have a real-time impact on military operations.Get paid to learn new languages (no language experience necessary!).Why you should join the RAF as an Intelligence Analyst (Linguist)
