351Z Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be SGT (E-5) to MSG (E-8) in Component 1; any branch of service. (NO WAIVERS)

* NCOs wishing to assess as a 351Z must have first served at an NCO in a Defense Attaché Office (DAO).  For more information on applying to serve in an Army NCO billets in a DAO, please see Army Attaché Management Division on Teams, MS TEAMS LINK

• Must have successfully completed Attaché Staff Training Program (ASTP) at the Joint Military Attaché School (JMAS); produces SQI 7 (Attaché). (NO WAIVERS).
• Must enclose a written Letter of Recommendation (LoR) from a 351Z (CW2-CW5).  If no 351Z is available, please contact Proponent for guidance/assistance. (NO WAIVERS)
• Recent service as a Defense Attaché Office OPSCO, Operations NCO (OPSNCO) or Operations Assistant (OPS ASSIST) within the last two years. (Waivable)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as an OPSCO, OPSNCO or OPS ASSIST in at least two assignments in the DAS. (Waivable)
• Must have a current Top Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and be currently eligible for access to sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI) before acceptance into the WOCS. In addition, applicants requiring periodic reinvestigation (PR) must submit their PR paperwork prior to submitting a WO Accession Application. (NO WAIVERS).
• Must have successfully completed ALC Phase 1. (Waivable)
• Must submit a minimum of two (2) NCOERs, 24 months rated time reflecting technical, tactical competence and exceptional duty performance ratings as a SQI 7 qualified NCO demonstrated by rater and senior rater comments. (Waivable)

* Applicants should wait for their most recent finalized NCOER before application submission.

* The most recent NCOER submitted cannot exceed 12 months from the date the WO Application is submitted.  

* Applicants WILL submit all NCOERS, regardless of duty position or duty MOS, for review by the MI WO Proponent and Accession Board.

​351Z Preferred Qualifications (*Preferred qualifications are NOT prerequisites.  Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may still apply.  Preferred qualifications are provided for units, Soldiers, and CDRs to identify the best talent within their formations):

• Have a minimum of four years demonstrated SQI 7 experience
• Have exemplary service as a SQI 7 NCO in two or more operational assignments preferably in multiple geographic regions.
• Demonstrated high performance (Most Qualified or enumerated Highly Qualified) on the last four NCOERs, covering at least 36 months rated time. NCOERs reflect technical competence, leadership, and agility as a SQI 7 NCO demonstrated by rater and senior rater comments.
• Exemplary fitness and bearing as evidenced through AFT scores and adherence to Height/Weight standards
• Completed advanced civilian education or technical certifications relevant to the intelligence field or leadership

Last Update: 17 June 2024