Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9MYN
MAYA
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Personnel with the MAYA language NEC demonstrate working proficiency in a Mayan language for assignments requiring communication with Mayan-speaking populations. They use language and cultural knowledge to support interpretation, liaison work, reporting, community engagement, and mission coordination.
Core Skills
- Mayan language proficiency
- oral interpretation
- written translation
- cross cultural communication
- language proficiency testing
- source communication
- linguistic analysis
- liaison support
- cultural research
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) CoreCHI Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Community interpreting fundamentals course
- Cross-cultural communication course
Career Growth
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
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.