Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9SPA
SPANISH
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Spanish language specialists demonstrate professional proficiency in Spanish and support communication with Spanish-speaking individuals and organizations. They perform interpretation, translation, cultural advising, and language analysis across operational and administrative settings.
Core Skills
- spanish language proficiency
- spoken language interpretation
- written translation
- listening comprehension
- cross cultural communication
- language proficiency testing
- terminology research
- intelligence language support
- interpreter ethics
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Course
- FEMA IS-100 and IS-700 Courses
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
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.