Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9QLE

LATIN (ECCLESIASTIC)

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

Description

Ecclesiastical Latin linguists read and interpret church, historical, and archival Latin texts for specialized language requirements. They translate documents, analyze terminology and context, and support religious, academic, cultural, and archival organizations.

Core Skills

  • ecclesiastical latin proficiency
  • historical text interpretation
  • religious text translation
  • linguistic research
  • document analysis
  • terminology management
  • source evaluation
  • archival research
  • translation editing

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
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • ADMINISTRATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • Certificate in Latin Studies
  • Digital Archives Fundamentals Course

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

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.