Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9QCB

SPANISH-CARIBBEAN

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

Description

Spanish Caribbean language specialists interpret and translate Caribbean Spanish for Navy operations, interviews, liaison activities, and intelligence support. They account for regional vocabulary and cultural context while producing clear translations, reports, and communications for operational users.

Core Skills

  • caribbean spanish proficiency
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • regional dialect analysis
  • cross cultural communication
  • consecutive interpreting
  • source evaluation
  • terminology management
  • 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
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • 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.