Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9ORI

ORYIA

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

Description

ORYIA language specialists use their proficiency in Oryia to interpret speech, translate documents, and enable communication with speakers in operational and government settings. They apply precise listening, cultural knowledge, and terminology control to support liaison activities, reporting, and intelligence-related missions.

Core Skills

  • oryia language proficiency
  • oral interpretation
  • written translation
  • listening comprehension
  • cross cultural communication
  • language proficiency testing
  • terminology management
  • intelligence liaison support
  • accurate reporting

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
  • CompTIA Project+
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications

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 Interpreter Training
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification

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.