Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9JBN
ZERBA
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Zerba language specialists interpret and translate Zerba communications for Navy personnel, missions, and operational requirements. They capture spoken and written meaning, document language findings, and support liaison and reporting activities involving Zerba speakers.
Core Skills
- zerba language fluency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- listening comprehension
- dialect identification
- cultural context analysis
- terminology management
- confidential information handling
- language reporting
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.