Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9ARB
ARABIC (MODERN STANDARD)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Modern Standard Arabic linguists interpret formal Arabic and translate official documents, broadcasts, and written communications for naval operations and intelligence missions. They evaluate terminology, preserve precise meaning, and prepare reliable language products for leaders and analysts.
Core Skills
- modern standard arabic fluency
- formal register analysis
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- transcription and transliteration
- media monitoring
- linguistic quality control
- classified information handling
- intelligence reporting
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
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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.