Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9CHR

CHEROKEE

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

Description

Cherokee language specialists interpret and translate spoken and written Cherokee for Navy personnel, missions, and intelligence requirements. They assess language meaning, cultural context, terminology, and source reliability while producing accurate reports and supporting communication with Cherokee-speaking communities.

Core Skills

  • cherokee language proficiency
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • cultural context analysis
  • terminology research
  • source evaluation
  • intelligence reporting
  • cross cultural communication
  • language proficiency testing

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • State Court Interpreter Certification
  • CompTIA Security+

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • American Translators Association Translation Fundamentals Course
  • FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • State Court Interpreter Certification

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.