Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9APD
ARABIC-SUDANESE
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Arabic Sudanese linguists interpret spoken Sudanese Arabic and translate written material for naval operations, intelligence activities, and personnel support. They analyze regional language usage, preserve meaning and context, and produce accurate summaries for commanders and mission teams.
Core Skills
- sudanese arabic fluency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- transcription and transliteration
- regional cultural analysis
- linguistic quality control
- classified information handling
- intelligence reporting
- cross cultural communication
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- Certified Court Interpreter
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- FEMA IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
- American Translators Association translator training
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Court Interpreter
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.