Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9GRN
GUARANI
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Navy personnel with the Guarani NEC demonstrate documented proficiency in Guarani for language support, translation, interpretation, and cultural research assignments. They may interpret spoken exchanges, translate written material, evaluate source content, and brief leaders on Guarani language and regional context.
Core Skills
- Guarani language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- language proficiency testing
- cultural context analysis
- source material review
- terminology management
- research and briefing
- cross cultural communication
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Coursera Translation courses
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-242.C Effective Communication
Career Growth
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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.