Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9SHI

SHLUH

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

Description

Shluh language specialists interpret and translate Shluh communications and documents while accounting for regional vocabulary and cultural context. They support liaison, intelligence, and research assignments through accurate transcription, terminology control, and reporting.

Core Skills

  • shluh translation
  • consecutive interpretation
  • audio transcription
  • language proficiency testing
  • regional dialect analysis
  • cultural research
  • intelligence reporting
  • secure 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
  • 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.