Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9TGL
TAGALOG
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Tagalog language specialists demonstrate and maintain professional proficiency in Tagalog for Navy assignments, operational communication, and language support requirements. They apply listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to interpret information, support cultural understanding, and assist language-enabled missions.
Core Skills
- tagalog language proficiency
- foreign language interpretation
- translation and transcription
- linguistic analysis
- cross cultural communication
- language proficiency testing
- research and information synthesis
- secure information handling
- oral and written briefing
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- ATA Certified Translator
- CCHI Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- NBCMI Certified Medical Interpreter
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Community Interpreter Training
- FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Career Growth
- ATA Certified Translator
- CCHI Certified Healthcare Interpreter
- NBCMI Certified Medical Interpreter
- 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.