Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9LOM
LOMA
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Navy Loma language specialist provides spoken and written language support for intelligence, liaison, translation, and cross cultural communication missions. The role requires maintaining Loma proficiency, interpreting meaning accurately, and conveying cultural context to military personnel and partner organizations.
Core Skills
- loma language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- cross cultural communication
- linguistic analysis
- intelligence support
- terminology management
- source evaluation
- confidential information handling
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Credential
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Certified Professional in Training Management
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- American Translators Association Certification preparation course
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS 100 and IS 700
- Coursera Translation and Interpreting courses
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- Project Management 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.