Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9GLA

SCOTCH-GAELIC

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

Description

Personnel with the Scottish Gaelic NEC demonstrate documented proficiency in Scottish Gaelic for translation, interpretation, cultural research, or specialized Navy billets. They analyze Gaelic texts and speech, explain cultural context, and prepare accurate material for educational, archival, or operational users.

Core Skills

  • scottish gaelic reading
  • scottish gaelic writing
  • oral language comprehension
  • historical text translation
  • cultural context analysis
  • linguistic research
  • terminology management
  • research reporting
  • language instruction

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • Certified Translation Professional Certification
  • Diploma in Translation
  • Certified Professional in Training Management

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • University Certificate in Celtic Studies
  • Coursera Translation Fundamentals Course

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.