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Military Intelligence Expert (MIE)

Military Intelligence Experts provide accurate, relevant and timely intelligence to support every aspect of national security and policy.

Last updated on 1 September 2026

MIEs develop specialised analysis competencies to uncover new threats and operational opportunities. They also master deep technologies, many of them secret-edge in nature.

They run operations, often in teams, to ensure constant vigilance and meticulous analysis of data. They are the first line of defence.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Singapore Citizen

  • Singapore Permanent Resident intending to take up Singapore Citizenship

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements for MIE

Education Level

Relevant Course of Studies

  • Higher NITEC

  • A-level

  • Diploma

All courses of studies except Medicine or Dentistry

Starting rank and salary

Salary guidelines for MIE

Starting rank

Starting salary

ME1 - 1

S$2,780 - S$3,750

ME1 - Trainee

S$2,590 - S$3,490

Gross Monthly Salary includes:

  1. Basic Salary Component: This includes a Monthly Variable Component and is pegged to your rank and grade.

  2. Allowances: Skilled-based allowances (where applicable)

    • Market Adjustable Specialisation Component (MASC): MASC is tied to the specialisation and level of expertise of the Military Expert.

Training progression

Training Phases and Duration for MIE

Training Phase

Duration

Basic Military Training

3 months

Sergeant Cadet School Foundation Term

2 months

Joint Intelligence Basic Course

2 weeks

Domain Training

6 to 9 months

Learning and growth

At the DIS, knowledge is our key business, and you are our best asset. To help you stay on top of your game, you will be expected to learn, grow and adapt continuously. We offer multiple opportunities for professional development and continuous education.

To continually hone specialised competencies across the diverse roles within the DIS,
we have development pathways for:

  • Leadership and management

  • Military domain knowledge and skills

  • Sponsorships for academic upgrading ranging from diploma, degree to post-graduate programmes

  • Industry-recognised professional certifications

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