Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC
NEC
C30A
Middle East and North Africa Cryptologic Linguist
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Middle East and North Africa Cryptologic Linguists apply regional language skills to translate, transcribe, and interpret foreign communications and other intelligence materials. They provide cultural and linguistic context, identify relevant information, and prepare concise reporting for intelligence consumers.
Core Skills
- middle east and north africa language proficiency
- cryptologic translation
- foreign language transcription
- communications interception support
- linguistic analysis
- cultural context analysis
- intelligence reporting
- information triage
- source comparison
Common Certifications
- Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) OPI
- American Translators Association Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE
- HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) OPI
- American Translators Association Certification preparation
- CompTIA Security+
- Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Career Growth
- American Translators Association Certification
- GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Similar Specialties
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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