Assessing Competencies and Proficiency of Army Intelligence Analysts Across the Career Life Cycle

U.S. Army military intelligence analysts work in increasingly complex and dynamic operational environments requiring intangible competencies, such as critical thinking and adaptability. This report describes the development and implementation of a process to assess key analytic competencies and proficiency of the U.S. Army’s analysts in the 35F military occupational specialty and the design of a protocol for ongoing evaluation.