Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9PUS
PASHTO
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Pashto language specialists interpret and translate spoken and written Pashto for Navy missions, liaison activities, intelligence support, and official communications. They assess meaning across cultural contexts, preserve translation accuracy, and document language information for authorized users.
Core Skills
- pashto translation
- pashto interpretation
- consecutive interpretation
- cultural advising
- listening comprehension
- written language analysis
- terminology management
- source language research
- confidential information handling
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI)
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- State Court Interpreter Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association translator training courses
- Community interpreter training course
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- National Board Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI)
- Federal Court Interpreter 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.