Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9SAI
SOUTH AMERICAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
South American language specialists use their assigned language to translate, interpret, transcribe, and support communication with speakers from South America. They document language proficiency and apply regional vocabulary and cultural knowledge to intelligence, liaison, and operational assignments.
Core Skills
- foreign language translation
- consecutive interpretation
- language proficiency testing
- audio transcription
- cultural analysis
- regional research
- classified information handling
- liaison communication
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages OPIc
- FEMA IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
- American Translators Association Translator Training
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- 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.