Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9AVE
AVESTAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Avestan linguists apply specialized knowledge of the Avestan language to translation, linguistic research, and analysis of historical or religious source material. They document rare-language findings, evaluate textual meaning, and communicate results to researchers and analytical teams.
Core Skills
- avestan language analysis
- historical text translation
- philological research
- textual comparison
- transcription and transliteration
- source evaluation
- linguistic quality control
- research documentation
- cultural context analysis
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
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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.