Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9SED
SEDANG
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Sedang language specialists translate and interpret Sedang communications and documents for assigned billets and personnel. They use language proficiency, cultural awareness, transcription, and reporting skills to support liaison and intelligence activities.
Core Skills
- sedang translation
- consecutive interpretation
- audio transcription
- language proficiency testing
- cultural analysis
- regional research
- terminology management
- secure 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.