Portrait of Adam Krauland

Adam Krauland

Cryptologic Linguist

Service Branch
Army
Rank
Staff Sergeant
Field
Intelligence, Combat and Readiness

“There’s really two ways we go. We can be tactical, which means you’re on the front line. You’re with the recon dudes. You’re out crawling through the grass, you’re getting intelligence that way. And then you can also be sitting behind a desk. … And that way you’re more likely to use the language that you’ve been given.”

Career Spotlight

Cryptologic Linguist

Adam Cryptologic Linguist

Intercept radio frequencies, analyze messages, identify potential threats, ensure commanders have the critical data needed for strategic decisions — how’s that sound for “just another day at work?” As a cryptologic linguist, that’s just how Adam rolls. A specialist in Mandarin, his linguistic skills make him a key player in intelligence operations — intercepting and translating foreign communication and providing vital information to support missions.