Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9SMO
SAMOAN
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
SAMOAN language specialists translate, interpret, transcribe, and analyze Samoan communications and documents for Navy operations, intelligence missions, and Pacific engagements. They preserve meaning, cultural context, terminology, and reporting accuracy while supporting collection teams, commanders, and partner interactions.
Core Skills
- Samoan translation
- Samoan interpretation
- audio transcription
- linguistic analysis
- cultural context analysis
- language quality control
- intelligence reporting
- terminology management
- secure information handling
Common Certifications
- American Translators Association Certification
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- Certified Court Interpreter
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test
- Introduction to Translation and Interpreting coursework
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter preparation
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Court Interpreter credential
- CompTIA Security+
- 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.