Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
845A
Defense Interrogator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Conduct approved interrogation activities per national, DoD or operational theater policy and guidance in support of national security interest as directed. Certified to conduct Military Source Operator (MSO) Category III but are not certified or authorized to conduct HUMINT source operations related activities.
Core Skills
- interrogation planning
- structured questioning
- rapport development
- source reliability assessment
- information analysis
- intelligence reporting
- legal policy compliance
- behavioral observation
- sensitive information handling
Common Certifications
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- Certified Counter Intelligence Threat Analyst
- Certified Protection Professional
- CompTIA Security+
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
- Private Investigator License
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- COUNTERINTELLIGENCE
- LEGAL SERVICES
Training & Development
Getting Started
- CompTIA Security+
- Certified Intelligence Analyst
- Private Investigator License
- FEMA Incident Command System 100
Career Growth
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified Counter Intelligence Threat Analyst
- Certified Protection Professional
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Certified Threat Manager
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.