Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9RUS
RUSSIAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
A Russian language specialist demonstrates professional proficiency in Russian for Navy billets, personnel assignments, and mission support. They may interpret spoken exchanges, translate written material, and apply cultural knowledge to communication and intelligence tasks.
Core Skills
- russian language proficiency
- oral interpretation
- written translation
- language proficiency testing
- cultural awareness
- terminology management
- confidential information handling
- interagency communication
- intelligence support
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Credential
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters CoreCHI
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Community interpreting fundamentals course
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute IS 100 and IS 700
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Credential
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters CoreCHI
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.