Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9POR
PORTUGUESE
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Portuguese linguists translate and interpret Portuguese for operational communication, interviews, liaison activities, and intelligence reporting across Portuguese speaking regions. They analyze spoken and written content, explain cultural context, and deliver accurate language support to government and business teams.
Core Skills
- portuguese translation
- portuguese 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
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.