Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen

Company: US Navy
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen (SWCC) are specially trained to operate on and around rivers and coastal regions around the world. Wielding extreme firepower and a deadly skill set, SWCC operators support special warfare/special operations missions, as well as conduct direct action and special reconnaissance missions of their own. #GDJULYAs a SWCC, you may very likely:Insert and extract SEALs and other Special Operations personnel from a variety of Naval Surface Warfare vesselsCollect important data about enemy military installations and shipping traffic in coastal areasAssist other military and civilian law enforcement agenciesAs a SWCC, you will be called upon by your fellow Special Operations counterparts for support anywhere, anytime. You will typically:Operate independently among small units or integrate with other U.S. Special Operations forces or within U.S. Navy carrier and expeditionary strike groups to accomplish operational tasksOperate and maintain ordnance systems, communications, electronics, small boats and other equipment associated with SWCC and other special operations missionsPerform direct action raids against enemy shipping and waterborne trafficProvide rapid mobility in shallow water areas where larger ships cannot operateNo college degree is required to become an enlisted Navy SWCC operator, but the standards of qualification require the kind of mental and physical fortitude that few possess. For those making the cut, immense challenges and constant training are a way of life.To qualify for SWCC training, you must:Meet specific eyesight requirements: 20/40 best eye; 20/70 worst eye; correctable to 20/25 with no color blindnessMeet the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score: AR+VE=103, MC=51Be 30 years of age or youngerBe a U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearanceThe chart below highlights the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs.NOTE: If you're pursuing an NSW/NSO position, much better PST scoring is expected.NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs. This is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of medical illnesses or ailments that could be made worse by a change in physical activity. Do not start a fitness program if your physician or health-care provider advises against it.General qualifications may vary depending upon whether youre currently serving, whether youve served before or whether youve never served before

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