Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9LAT

LATIN

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

Description

Personnel holding the LATIN language NEC provide verified proficiency in Latin for translation, interpretation, cultural communication, and language-enabled naval assignments. They may translate historical or religious texts, support archival research, and analyze terminology derived from classical sources.

Core Skills

  • latin language proficiency
  • text translation
  • philological analysis
  • language testing
  • historical research
  • cultural knowledge
  • terminology management
  • research writing
  • information handling

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Linguist Professional
  • Digital Archives Specialist Certificate
  • Professional Researcher Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Certification
  • Certified Records Manager

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
  • Introduction to Translation and Interpreting course
  • Digital Archives Specialist Certificate foundation course
  • Technical writing course

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Records Manager
  • Digital Archives Specialist Certificate
  • 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.