Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9KOR
KOREAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Korean language specialists apply advanced Korean speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills to support Navy billets and missions involving Korean-speaking populations and information sources. They interpret or translate communications, provide cultural context, and help produce accurate language-based reporting for operational and administrative decisions.
Core Skills
- korean language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- listening comprehension
- cultural analysis
- terminology management
- linguistic quality control
- research and source analysis
- cross cultural communication
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Community interpreting fundamentals course
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS-100 and IS-700
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- 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.