Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9GLE
GAELIC
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Personnel with the Gaelic NEC demonstrate documented proficiency in Gaelic for translation, interpretation, language instruction, and cultural research assignments. They understand spoken and written Gaelic, preserve meaning during translation, and communicate regional context in clear reports or instruction.
Core Skills
- gaelic language comprehension
- gaelic language translation
- spoken interpretation
- written language analysis
- cultural context research
- linguistic pattern recognition
- terminology management
- structured 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
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- University Certificate in Celtic Studies
- 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.