Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9CMN
CHINESE-MANDARIN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Mandarin Chinese language specialists interpret and translate Mandarin communications, documents, and media for Navy operations, intelligence missions, and engagement activities. They analyze tone, dialect, cultural context, terminology, and source reliability while producing precise translations and intelligence reports.
Core Skills
- mandarin chinese language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- simplified chinese reading
- traditional chinese reading
- cultural context analysis
- source evaluation
- intelligence reporting
- cross cultural communication
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
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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.