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(U//FOUO) Language Analysts: A Quick Peek at Five of Your
Extraordinary Language-Training Options
FROM:
Language Development Program intern
Run Date: 12/18/2006
(U//FOUO) Given the substantial increase in Foreign Language Incentive Pay (FLIP) for FY07,
Language Analysts are more motivated than ever to test at Level 3 in both the Voice and
Graphic modes. In addition, many of the Language Analysts who have already tested at Level 3
in either or both modes are anxious to further their linguistic and cultural knowledge. Luckily,
some exciting training possibilities are on offer to help them meet those goals.
(U//FOUO) Language Analysts at NSA currently benefit from more language training options
than ever before, and these options are available to all - they are not restricted on a seniority
basis. Like their more experienced colleagues, new Language Development Program (LDP)
members are currently receiving language training through many different venues, including:
1. The National Cryptologic School's Center for Language (E3),
2. NCS Adjunct Faculty-led Directed Studies courses,
3. In-language Intelligence Community Area Studies (ICAS) courses,
4. Local Vendor Training (ELTP), and
5. Foreign Language Immersion Training (FLIT).
(C) Let's skip down to the 3rd bullet: Did you know that you can suggest specific courses - and
even specific instructors - for the ICAS program? For example, last summer an instructor from
Brigham Young University was brought in to teach a highly effective phonetics course at L-3
Communications (located at the National Business Park). This idea became a reality because a
Language Analyst decided to contact
of L-3 Communications, who then organized
the seminar (thereby protecting the confidentiality of the NSA Language Analysts attending the
course).
(C) Now let's take a gander at bullets 4 and 5: If you are unable to get the training you need
through NCS and ICAS, you may wish to consider the ELTP and FLIT programs. With the ELTP,
you and up to 3 additional students can study with a native-level tutor at 1 of 6 locations near
NSAW. With the FLIT program, you can travel overseas to undergo an intensive and exciting
language immersion for 2-5 weeks. (Both of these programs require approval from your
supervisor and the Language Training Investment Board.)
(U//FOUO) There are many other linguistic resources available to NSA's Language Analysts
(LANGNET, LARC & SCHOOLBAG, LAPHP books and conferences, CASL, LLC, GLC, etc.). Please
take a moment to research them online at the NSA/CSS Senior Language Authority website ("Go
Language") - you'll be glad you did!
(U//FOUO) POCs for questions on training:
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