Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9SYR

ARAMAIC

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

Description

Personnel with the Aramaic language NEC demonstrate proficiency in Aramaic for Navy billets and specialized assignments involving historical, religious, or regional language material. Their work can include translation, manuscript analysis, cultural research, and language-supported intelligence reporting.

Core Skills

  • aramaic 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 Aramaic 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.