Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9IND
INDONESIAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Personnel with the Indonesian NEC demonstrate tested proficiency in Indonesian and support communication with Indonesian-speaking populations. They may interpret or translate operational conversations, written material, and culturally specific information for government, business, and intelligence missions.
Core Skills
- indonesian language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- consecutive interpreting
- cultural communication
- terminology management
- language testing preparation
- source language analysis
Common Certifications
- Certified Professional in Language Access (CPLA)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- CoreCHI Certification
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Certification
- American Translators Association Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Introduction to Community Interpreting Course
- FEMA IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident Command System
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Language Access (CPLA)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- American Translators Association Certification
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Certification
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.