Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9BAN

BALINESE

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Balinese language specialists provide spoken interpretation and written translation for Navy missions involving Balinese speaking communities. They help personnel communicate accurately and understand local cultural context during intelligence, diplomatic, and operational work.

Core Skills

  • balinese language proficiency
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • cross cultural communication
  • terminology management
  • linguistic quality control
  • cultural context analysis
  • confidential information handling
  • research and source validation

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • Certified Medical Interpreter
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • Court Interpreter Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • Diploma in Translation

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • LEGAL SERVICES

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • Community Interpreter Training
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • Diploma in Translation

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.