U.S. Army Interpreter-Translator

Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become a certified Interpreter/Translator, responsible for interpreting and preparing translations between English and a foreign language. This is not a civilian contractor position.  No experience necessary.  Position is entry level.

JOB DUTIES

• Prepare nontechnical translations into the target language and perform sight translations from a target language into English
• Assist military contracting officers with local purchases
• Provide interpretation support at military traffic control points and local media events

REQUIREMENTS

Proficient in one or more of the following target languages:

• Pushtu/Pashto/Pachto
• Pushtu-Afghan
• Persian-Afghan (Dari)
• Persian-Iranian (Farsi)
• Arabic-Modern Standard
• Arabic-Gulf-Iraqi
• Arabic-Egyptian
• Arabic-Levantine
• Arabic-Libyan
• Arabic-Moroccan
• Arabic-Tunisian

PAID TRAINING

• 10 weeks of Basic Training.
• 6 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Full Healthcare coverage for you and your Family.
• Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
• Obtain Industry standard recognized certifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Between 17-34 years old.
• No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
• Current High School Senior, High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Permanent resident or US citizen.
• Meet physical standards based on gender and age.
• Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test