Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9SYC
SYRIAC
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Personnel with the Syriac language NEC demonstrate proficiency in Syriac for Navy billets and specialized assignments involving historical, religious, or regional language material. Their skills support translation, manuscript interpretation, linguistic research, cultural analysis, and language-enabled intelligence reporting.
Core Skills
- syriac language proficiency
- manuscript translation
- historical language analysis
- religious text interpretation
- linguistic research
- cultural context analysis
- translation quality control
- research documentation
- intelligence reporting
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- American Translators Association Certification
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
- Certified Translation Professional
- TESOL International Association Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- University Syriac Language Certificate
- American Translators Association Introduction to Translation
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- Certified Translation Professional
- Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
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.