Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9QBA
BAULE
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
BAULE language specialists translate and interpret spoken and written Baule during Navy operations, interviews, liaison activities, and intelligence support. They preserve meaning, cultural context, terminology, and confidentiality while communicating between English-speaking personnel and Baule speakers.
Core Skills
- baule language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- cross cultural communication
- terminology management
- consecutive interpreting
- source evaluation
- confidential information handling
- intelligence reporting
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
- ADMINISTRATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Community Interpreter Training
- FEMA Independent Study Course IS-100.C
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
- 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.