Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9NON
OLD NORSE
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Old Norse language specialists provide verified proficiency in Old Norse for translation, linguistic research, and interpretation of historical texts. They use advanced reading, writing, comparative language, and cultural analysis skills to support scholarly, archival, and heritage work.
Core Skills
- old norse language proficiency
- historical text translation
- philological analysis
- manuscript interpretation
- comparative linguistics
- terminology research
- cultural context analysis
- language documentation
- research writing
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Translation Professional
- Digital Archives Specialist Certificate
- Society of American Archivists Digital Archives Specialist Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Historical Linguistics
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Translators Association Certification preparation
- Digital Archives Specialist Certificate coursework
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Digital Archives Specialist Certificate
- Certified Translation Professional
- Graduate Certificate in Historical Linguistics
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.