Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
9VOL
VOLAPUK
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Volapük language specialists demonstrate and maintain professional proficiency in Volapük for Navy billets, language documentation, and specialized mission support. They may interpret or translate Volapük material, research language usage, preserve source accuracy, and communicate findings to supported teams.
Core Skills
- volapuk language proficiency
- oral interpretation
- written translation
- language proficiency testing
- language documentation
- linguistic analysis
- terminology management
- source evaluation
- confidential information handling
Common Certifications
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Coursera Translation and Interpreting Courses
Career Growth
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Certification
- American Translators Association (ATA) Certification
- 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.