Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9LAH

LAHNDA

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

Description

Personnel holding the LAHNDA language NEC provide verified proficiency in Lahnda for translation, interpretation, cultural communication, and language-enabled naval assignments. They may support interviews, reports, liaison activities, and analysis involving Lahnda language communities in South Asia.

Core Skills

  • lahnda language proficiency
  • oral interpretation
  • written translation
  • language testing
  • cultural knowledge
  • cross cultural communication
  • interview support
  • report writing
  • information handling

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Certification
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification
  • Certified Linguist Professional
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • Introduction to Translation and Interpreting course
  • Community Interpreter Training
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
  • Certified Linguist Professional

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.