Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9QDS
DJERMA-SONGHAI
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Djerma-Songhai language specialists interpret and translate Djerma and Songhai for Navy operations, interviews, liaison activities, and intelligence support. They communicate regional cultural context and produce reliable reports from spoken and written foreign-language material.
Core Skills
- djerma language proficiency
- songhai language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- 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.