text: is it possible to work for the cia if you have served in a foreign army? i am an american citizen and served six months in the israeli army. the service is compulsory because of my age (i.e. i did not volunteer ). i lived in the states for most of my life, and have only been in israel for a year. i speak hebrew and french, and i am studying arabic and farsi now. i think i would be a prime candidate for the clandestine service, but thought this might be a stumbling block for me. thanks in advance for any help! i think that you are welcome in there , specialy now ,where persian and iran is in the headlines