Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9HAW
HAWAIIAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Hawaiian linguists use spoken and written Hawaiian to support translation, interpretation, liaison, and language-enabled information collection. They preserve Hawaiian terminology and cultural context while producing accurate reports and communications for operational and administrative users.
Core Skills
- Hawaiian language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- cultural analysis
- terminology management
- language quality control
- information collection
- 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.