Requirements for Enlisted Warfare Specialist Designation

� Have completed at least 8 years but not more than 16 years of active naval service on 16 January of the year in which application is made � (PO1 applicants only) Complete all requirements for advancement to CPO, with the exception of time in paygrade, and successfully compete in the annual Navywide advancement examination administered in January of the year of application. A candidate’s final multiple must be equal to, or greater than, the lowest final multiple for PASS SELECTION BOARD ELIGIBLE. A PO1 who is presently authorized advancement to CPO is exempt from the CPO Navywide examination qualification � CPOs and SCPOs with at least 12 years, but not more than 16 years, of naval service may apply for LDO and CWO in the same application year, but only one designator for each program may be requested For application procedures and eligibility requirements, see BUPERSINST 1131.1. REQUIREMENTS FOR ENLISTED WARFARE SPECIALIST DESIGNATION Learning Objective: Recall the requirements for enlisted warfare specialist designations. The purpose of the enlisted warfare specialist designation is to recognize through a formal qualification program exceptional achievement, initiative, and professional qualifications of enlisted personnel. To qualify as an enlisted warfare specialist, you must complete a qualification program that is part of the personnel qualification standards (PQS). The qualification program consists of general knowledge requirements of the overall mission, engineering capabilities, combat systems and other mission- essential systems, and basic equipment involved in the particular warfare specialty. WARFARE DESIGNATORS The Navy has four enlisted warfare specialist designations: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Enlisted Submarine Specialist (ESS), and Enlisted Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist (ESCWS). Figures 4-1 through 4-4 show the designated pins to be awarded after all qualifications have been met and approved. QUALIFICATIONS For details and the most up-to-date eligibility requirements, consult the following community- specific instruction. The instructions are Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist Qualification, OPNAV 1414.1; Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Qualification Program, OPNAV 1414.2; Enlisted Requirements for Submarine Qualification, 4-5 Q3. What is the maximum length of service allowed for an applicant to the Chief Warrant Officer Program? 1. 12 years 2. 16 years 3. 20 years 4. 24 years REVIEW QUESTION Figure 4-1. Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist insignia. Figure 4-2. Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist insignia. Figure 4-3. Enlisted Submarine Warfare Specialist insignia. Figure 4-4. Enlisted Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist insignia.