Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9SAT

SANTALI

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

Description

Santali language specialists translate and interpret Santali speech and written material for operational, liaison, and intelligence requirements. They preserve meaning across languages, recognize regional expressions, and produce clear transcripts and reports for decision makers.

Core Skills

  • santali translation
  • consecutive interpretation
  • audio transcription
  • language proficiency testing
  • regional research
  • cultural communication
  • intelligence reporting
  • classified information handling

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
  • HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages OPIc
  • American Translators Association Translator Training
  • FEMA IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

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.