Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9HBS

SERBO-CROATIAN

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

Description

Serbo-Croatian linguists use Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, and related language forms to support translation, interpretation, liaison, and language-enabled information collection. They distinguish regional usage and cultural context while producing accurate reports and communications for operational and administrative users.

Core Skills

  • Serbo Croatian language proficiency
  • regional dialect identification
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • 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.