The role of Psychological Operations is to alter the behavior of foreign populations in a manner consistent with United States diplomatic, national security and foreign policy objectives. A Psychological Operations Specialist is an information and media specialist who can assess the information needs of a target population and develop and deliver the right message at the right time and place to create the intended result.
37F1O - Skill Level One
The Psychological Operations Soldier is an information and media Specialist, who assesses the informational needs of a target population and crafts the appropriate message and delivers at a time and place where it will motivate the intended result.
37F2O - Skill Level Two
The Psychological Operations Sergeant is an information and media Specialist, who supervises the assessment of informational needs of a target population in order to craft the appropriate message and delivery at a time and place where it will motivate the intended result.
37F3O - Skill Level Three
The Psychological Operations Sergeant is an information and media Specialist, who supervises the assessment of informational needs of a target population in order to craft the appropriate message and delivery at a time and place where it will motivate the intended result.
The Team Chief is the principal NCO on a tactical PSYOP team.
The Team Chief is the principal NCO on a tactical PSYOP team.
37F4O - Skill Level Four
37F50 - Skill Level Five
School Information
School: 331 Location: P.O. BOX 70696, FT BRAGG, NC
Course Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Course: 243-37F10 Phase: Course Length: 12 Weeks 2.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 111221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Course Security Clearance F - SECRET Required
Enlisted MOS CMF 37F 37 Required
ASVAB GT Score 105 Required
ASVAB ST Score 102 Required
DLAB Score 085 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Army personnel (AC/RC) must meet the physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of the MOS. PSYOP specialists must possess the following physical qualifications:
(1) Pass an Army physical IAW AR 40-501.
(2) PSYOP specialists must be eligible for a security clearance of SECRET to be awarded MOS 37F.
(3) Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
(4) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200.
(5) Have no record of conviction by Court Martial.
(6) No civil conviction of any misdemeanor or higher level of offense.
(7) Due to the nature of training and assignments, temporary restrictions may be placed on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.
(8) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200.
(9) Active Component soldiers must be airborne qualified and remain eligible to perform airborne duties throughout their career.
(10) Active Component soldiers must attend and successfully complete the Special Operations Language Training (unless previously language qualified).
Course Scope:
Students will learn to collect PSYOP relevant information, conduct target audience analysis, select themes, symbols, media types, and Psychological actions, analyze supported unit's missions, derive PSYOP missions, mounted and dismounted land navigation, operate communications and PSYOP related equipment, drivers training, ABCS training, weapons training, water survival training, bayonet training, map reading and patrolling and operate as a PSYOP team, and DA directed common core subjects.
Special Information:
1. All students must meet height/weight or body fat standards in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-9 and meet the minimum Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) standards IAW FM 21-20.
2. The PSYOP Specialist Course includes daily physical training (PT), an FTX and CPX that exposes students to realistic operational situations and environmental elements.
3. The PSYOP Specialist mobilization program of instruction (POI) is conducted only with an approved deployment order.
4. The training path for AC personnel is basic training, AIT, basic airborne school, and special operations
language training (SOLT); with MOS 37F10 awarded upon successful completion of SOLT. The training path for RC personnel is basic training and AIT; with MOS 37F10 awarded upon graduation from AIT.
Any variations from the above standards requires a waiver from the Commanding General approval USAJFKSWCS.
The Senior Psychological Operations Sergeant is an information and media Specialist, who manages and supervises the assessment of informational needs of a target population in order to craft the appropriate message and delivery at a time and place where it will motivate the intended result.
The Detachment Sergeant is the principal NCO on a PSYOP Detachment.
The Psychological Operations Staff NCO is the principle PSYOP NCO who plans, coordinates, validates, and reports PSYOP force deployments in theater while assigned to a supported Brigade/Division staff.
The Detachment Sergeant is the principal NCO on a PSYOP Detachment.
The Psychological Operations Staff NCO is the principle PSYOP NCO who plans, coordinates, validates, and reports PSYOP force deployments in theater while assigned to a supported Brigade/Division staff.
37F50 - Skill Level Five
The First Sergeant is the principal NCO in a company.
The Operations Sergeant is the principal NCO in a Battalion S3 section.
The Senior Psychological Operations Staff NCO is the principle PSYOP NCO who plans, coordinates, validates, and reports PSYOP force deployments in theater while assigned to a supported Corps or higher staff.
The Operations Sergeant is the principal NCO in a Battalion S3 section.
The Senior Psychological Operations Staff NCO is the principle PSYOP NCO who plans, coordinates, validates, and reports PSYOP force deployments in theater while assigned to a supported Corps or higher staff.
School Information
School: 331 Location: P.O. BOX 70696, FT BRAGG, NC
Course Title: PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Course: 243-37F10 Phase: Course Length: 12 Weeks 2.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 111221 Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Course Security Clearance F - SECRET Required
Enlisted MOS CMF 37F 37 Required
ASVAB GT Score 105 Required
ASVAB ST Score 102 Required
DLAB Score 085 Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Army personnel (AC/RC) must meet the physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award of the MOS. PSYOP specialists must possess the following physical qualifications:
(1) Pass an Army physical IAW AR 40-501.
(2) PSYOP specialists must be eligible for a security clearance of SECRET to be awarded MOS 37F.
(3) Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
(4) Never been a member of the U.S. Peace Corps, except as specified in AR 614-200.
(5) Have no record of conviction by Court Martial.
(6) No civil conviction of any misdemeanor or higher level of offense.
(7) Due to the nature of training and assignments, temporary restrictions may be placed on foreign travel both during and after the term of service.
(8) Meet career management and development criteria contained in AR 614-200.
(9) Active Component soldiers must be airborne qualified and remain eligible to perform airborne duties throughout their career.
(10) Active Component soldiers must attend and successfully complete the Special Operations Language Training (unless previously language qualified).
Course Scope:
Students will learn to collect PSYOP relevant information, conduct target audience analysis, select themes, symbols, media types, and Psychological actions, analyze supported unit's missions, derive PSYOP missions, mounted and dismounted land navigation, operate communications and PSYOP related equipment, drivers training, ABCS training, weapons training, water survival training, bayonet training, map reading and patrolling and operate as a PSYOP team, and DA directed common core subjects.
Special Information:
1. All students must meet height/weight or body fat standards in accordance with (IAW) AR 600-9 and meet the minimum Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) standards IAW FM 21-20.
2. The PSYOP Specialist Course includes daily physical training (PT), an FTX and CPX that exposes students to realistic operational situations and environmental elements.
3. The PSYOP Specialist mobilization program of instruction (POI) is conducted only with an approved deployment order.
4. The training path for AC personnel is basic training, AIT, basic airborne school, and special operations
language training (SOLT); with MOS 37F10 awarded upon successful completion of SOLT. The training path for RC personnel is basic training and AIT; with MOS 37F10 awarded upon graduation from AIT.
Any variations from the above standards requires a waiver from the Commanding General approval USAJFKSWCS.
