Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9JAV

JAVENESE

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

Description

Javanese language specialists interpret and translate Javanese communications for Navy personnel, missions, and operational requirements. They preserve meaning and cultural context while supporting reporting, liaison work, and communication with Javanese-speaking communities.

Core Skills

  • javanese language fluency
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • listening comprehension
  • cultural context analysis
  • terminology management
  • translation quality control
  • confidential information handling
  • liaison communication

Common Certifications

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • American Translators Association Certified Translator
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certified Medical Interpreter
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification
  • CompTIA Data+

Civilian Career Paths

  • HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • Community interpreter training course
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100 and IS-700

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certified Translator
  • 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.