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NEC

9HAK

CHINESE-HAKKA

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

Description

Chinese Hakka linguists use Hakka speech and writing to support translation, interpretation, liaison, and language-enabled information collection. They distinguish Hakka usage from other Chinese varieties and preserve cultural context and terminology in reports and communications.

Core Skills

  • Chinese Hakka language proficiency
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • dialect identification
  • cultural analysis
  • terminology management
  • language quality control
  • report writing
  • liaison communication

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • LanguageCert International ESOL

Civilian Career Paths

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

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
  • LanguageCert International ESOL
  • Introduction to Translation and Interpreting

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
  • Certified Translator and Interpreter through the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators

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.