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1N1X1

Geospatial Intelligence

22-week pipeline · BMT + Technical Training · Goodfellow AFB, TX / NGA training sites
Training Pipeline
$46K
22 weeks
Annual MILPERS
$63K
E-4, 3 years service
Equipment Burden
$4K
per year (amortized)
4-Year Total Cost
$316K
DoD investment
4-Year Cost Breakdown
Training Pipeline
$46K15%
Military Personnel (MILPERS × 4yr)
$254K80%
Equipment Burden (× 4yr)
$16K5%
Training: 15% · MILPERS: 80% · Equipment: 5%= $316K
By the Numbers

1N1X1 analysts identify targets that precision munitions will strike hours or days later. Their GIS and imagery analysis skills translate directly to civilian positions at NGA, CIA, and commercial satellite companies.

Training Pipeline
Duration
22 weeks
Type
BMT + Technical Training
Location
Goodfellow AFB, TX / NGA training sites
Pipeline Cost
$46K

GEOINT analysts exploit satellite and aerial imagery to identify military targets and battle damage. The satellites providing their imagery — KH-11 class national intelligence assets — cost an estimated $2–4B each.

Equipment & Annual Burden
Assigned Equipment
  • ·SOCET GXP Imagery Analysis Software
  • ·JWICS Workstation
  • ·Stereo Viewing Equipment
  • ·NGA Production Systems
Annual Equipment Burden
$4K/yr
GEOINT analysis software licenses + workstations amortized
Military Personnel Cost (Annual)
Grade BenchmarkE-4, 3 years service
Base MILPERS$63K/yr
Total Annual MILPERS$63K/yr
Force Structure Context
Annual Accessions~1,200
Avg Career Length7 years
Annual Training Bill$55.2M
Total Force 4yr Cost$378.6M
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Cost estimates derived from DoD Comptroller per-soldier analysis, RAND Corporation military personnel studies, CBO military compensation reports, service-specific training cost testimony, and published equipment unit costs. Error margin ±15%. Individual costs vary by duty station, assignment, and deployment tempo. This is Phase 3 of the Honest MOS DoD Budget Intelligence Roadmap.