Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9BSQ
BASSA-KRU
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Navy personnel with the BASSA KRU NEC demonstrate professional proficiency in Bassa Kru for communication, translation, and interpretation missions. They apply Bassa Kru language skills to support intelligence collection, liaison activities, cultural understanding, and operational reporting involving Bassa Kru speaking communities.
Core Skills
- bassa kru language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- linguistic analysis
- cultural advising
- intelligence reporting
- source communication
- terminology management
- cross cultural communication
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Certified Interpreter by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter by CCHI
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- American Translators Association exam preparation
- Introduction to Translation and Interpreting course
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter by CCHI
- 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.