Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9YOR

YORUBA

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

Description

Yoruba language specialists demonstrate and maintain professional proficiency in Yoruba for Navy billets, language testing, and mission support. They use Yoruba language and cultural knowledge to support interpretation, translation, communication, and regional analysis.

Core Skills

  • yoruba language proficiency
  • listening comprehension
  • spoken language interpretation
  • written translation
  • cultural context analysis
  • language proficiency testing
  • terminology research
  • intercultural communication
  • confidential information handling

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
  • OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • Coursera Interpreting and Translation courses
  • FEMA IS-100.C Introduction to the Incident Command System

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • Federal Court Interpreter 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.