International Relations Director
15-18 years
International relations directors oversee the foreign affairs functions of a large installation or command. They advise government representatives involved in negotiations with foreign governments. They also represent the United States military in meetings and negotiations.

Foreign Area Staff Officer
9-11 years
Foreign area staff officers advise senior commanders and civilian officials on foreign affairs. They maintain liaisons with government agencies concerned with international affairs and advise diplomatic staff on military issues. Staff officers also provide guidance on international aspects of military plans and policies.

Senior Foreign Area Officers
4 years
Senior foreign area officers oversee a foreign relations team that focuses on a specific region of the world. They represent the United States military on international staffs, projects, and missions. Senior officers participate in treaty and agreement negotiations affecting the military. They also conduct research on world or area political situations and advise their superiors on political situations in their region of expertise.

Foreign Area Officers

Foreign area officers provide foreign language competency and regional expertise essential to interaction with foreign militaries and governments. They analyze and prepare reports on international political situations, foreign culture, and foreign militaries. Foreign area officers often work directly with foreign personnel. They also provide assistance to U.S. active, retired, and reserve military personnel present in the host country.