One-Time Testing Bonus
A foreign language one-time testing bonus (OTTB) is available for active duty and reserve non-language professionals. Bonuses begin April 1, 2025, and will end September 30, 2025. For more information including Sailor eligibility and a list of languages, check out NAVADMIN 085/25.
Navy Foreign Language Awards
The FY24 language award submission window is closed. Check out our LREC Awards page for more information.
Navy Strategic Language List
The Navy Strategic Language List (SLL) informs Navy Total Force planning and resourcing for training, testing, recruiting, and manning for languages that present the greatest utility toward achieving Navy and U.S. national security interests. The SLL provides a strategic outlook and is used to shape foreign language capability and capacity in the force and prioritize development of related training.
To request a copy of the Navy SLL, email us at ALTN_N13F1@navy.mil. Please make sure to use your official (.mil or .gov) email address and digitally sign your email.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact the Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture Office (OPNAV N13F) at ALTN_N13F1@navy.mil with any questions you may have.