Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9FRY

FRISIAN

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

Description

Personnel with the Frisian NEC demonstrate documented proficiency in Frisian for language research, translation, cultural analysis, or specialized Navy billets. They read and interpret Frisian material, explain regional language and cultural context, and produce accurate reports for operational or research users.

Core Skills

  • frisian language reading
  • frisian language writing
  • oral language comprehension
  • translation accuracy
  • cultural context analysis
  • linguistic research
  • terminology management
  • research reporting
  • cross cultural communication

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • Certified Translation Professional Certification
  • Diploma in Translation
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • Coursera Translation Fundamentals Course
  • Community Interpreter Training

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Diploma in Translation
  • Certified Translation Professional Certification
  • Master of Arts in Translation Studies

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.