Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9POL
POLISH
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Polish linguists translate and interpret Polish for operational communication, interviews, liaison activities, and intelligence reporting. They analyze regional language use, explain cultural context, and produce accurate written and spoken support for government and commercial organizations.
Core Skills
- polish translation
- polish interpretation
- written text analysis
- consecutive interpretation
- cultural advising
- source interviewing
- linguistic reporting
- open source research
- information synthesis
Common Certifications
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages OPI
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Defense Language Institute Language Proficiency Testing
- Certified Translation Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages OPI
- American Translators Association Translator Training
- Community Interpreter Training
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- Project Management Professional
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