ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED SEAL OR SWCC APPLICATION STEPS

By: Naval Special Warfare
Posted: July 18, 2022


Download:

  1. PDF  MILPERSMAN 1220-300 Special Warfare Operator (SO) Rating
  2. PDF  MILPERSMAN 1220-400 Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) Rating

NSW ASSESSMENT TEAM
PST SCREENING EVENT

WORLD TOUR

MAY 2023

Meet Navy SEAL and SWCC operators from Naval Special Warfare Center. A team of SEAL and SWCC operators will lead physical assessments, interviews, and briefings. At the event you'll learn about rating conversion to SEAL or SWCC, and discuss opportunities for Combat Service Support positions.


  • MAY 17

    BRIEF FOR FLEET SAILORS
    0900 - 1200
    NAS | Base Theatre

    PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST
    1300 - 1400
    NAS | Base Pool (Splashers)

    EXHIBIT 1 INTERVIEWS/PACKAGE REVIEWS
    1400 - 1500
    NAS | Base Theatre

    Sigonella, Italy
  • MAY 18

    BRIEF FOR FLEET SAILORS
    1500 - 1600
    Detachment Gaeta U.S. Naval Support Activity, Naples Italy | Bldg. 719, 2nd Floor Command Conference Room

    Gaeta, Italy
  • MAY 19

    ** There are two briefing times to choose from **
    BRIEF FOR FLEET SAILORS
    0800 - 0930
    NSA Capodichino Command Conference Center

    BRIEF FOR FLEET SAILORS
    0930 - 1100
    NSA Capodichino Command Conference Center

    PHYSICAL SCREENING TEST
    1300 - 1400
    NSA Capodichino | Fit Zone

    EXHIBIT 1 INTERVIEWS/PACKAGE REVIEWS
    1430 - 1600

    Naples, Italy
  • MAY 24 - 25

    PST AND EXHIBIT 1 INTERVIEWS/PACKAGE REVIEWS
    Times and locations to be determined

    Rota, Spain

ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTED SEAL OR SWCC APPLICATION STEP 1: GET SMART

  1. Read the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) application process update on the Naval Special Warfare Enlisted Community Manager (NSWECM) web page
  2. Download the required "template" document linked to at the top of the NSWECM web page
  3. Make sure you are in the desired year group for eligibility

STEP 2: NOTIFY YOUR COMMAND AND RATING ECM

  1. You may apply up to but no later than nine months prior to Projected Rotation Dates (PRD) and six months prior to End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS)
  2. Prior to submitting an application, consult your command career counselor to notify your rating Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) of your intention to apply for a rating conversion
  3. Submit a NAVPERS 1306/7 to your chain of command

STEP 3: APPLY FOR RATING CONVERSION TO SO OR SB

  1. Follow the directions on the NSWECM web page carefully
  2. Contact the Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command (NSWAC) to schedule a Physical Screening Test (PST) and Exhibit 1 interview
  3. Applications must be sent during quarterly submission periods listed on the NSWECM’s web page
  4. You'll be notified when your application is received
  5. The ultimate status of your conversion opportunity will come four to six weeks after the application deadline
  6. You may submit your application again if it's not accepted the first time
  7. If your application is approved, the NSWECM will contact your rating ECM to decide if you are released to Naval Special Warfare (NSW)
  8. If you're approved for conversion, your orders will be issued based on available class dates and your PRD
  9. Learn more about the conversion process by reading the NSWECM FAQ found on the NSWECM Resources web page

SCHEDULE YOUR PST AND EXHIBIT 1 INTERVIEW

Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command

info@sealswcc.com

QUESTIONS

West Coast Sailors

Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command West

 619-537-5902

East Coast Sailors

Naval Special Warfare Assessment Command East

 757-763-3042

General Questions

  info@sealswcc.com

or

Contact the SEAL/SWCC technical advisors listed at the bottom of the NSWECM Resources web page.

AGE

SEAL

All SEAL candidates must be 28 or less prior to arriving at the Naval Special Warfare Preparatory School (NSWPREP). Candidates aged 29 or 30 will be considered for a waiver if they meet the needs of the community.

SWCC

All SWCC candidates must be 30 or less prior to arriving at NSWPREP. Candidates aged 31 or 32 will be considered for a waiver if they meet the needs of the community.

GENDER

All SEAL or SWCC training is open to anyone who can meet the standards.

CITIZENSHIP

Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

BRAINS

The military has an admissions test, just like colleges have the SAT or ACT. We call ours the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB. It has several sections, each focusing on a different aspect, such as math, reading, and mechanical comprehension. This is how the Navy classifies you as competent for various jobs. A Navy recruiter will explain the details, but the standard is different for SEAL and SWCC applicants.

To qualify for SEAL, you must score at least one of the following on the ASVAB:

  1. GS + MC + EI = a minimum score of 170 (GS and EI are waiverable up to three points each, MC is not waiverable)
  2. VE + MK + MC + CS = a minimum score of 220 (VE, MK and CS are waiverable up to three points each, MC is not waiverable)
  3. VE + AR = a minimum score of 110 (VE and AR are waiverable up to three points each) + MC = a minimum score of 50 (not waiverable)

To qualify for SWCC, you must score at least one of the following on the ASVAB:

  1. VE + AR = a minimum score of 103 (VE and AR are waiverable up to three points each) + MC = a minimum score of 51 (not waiverable)

What if my ASVAB score isn't high enough?

Navy College offers ASVAB preparation courses you can take while you arrange a re-test with your career counselor. Your Physical Screening Test (PST) scores and the strength of your overall application will be used to make a determination of eligibility.

Your PST scores and the strength of your overall application will be used to make a determination of eligibility. If you're already in the Navy, submit your conversion package. It will be evaluated by the NSWECM who will make the final determination.

HEALTH

Vision

Color blindness or color deficiency is disqualifying. Eyesight must be correctable to 20/25 with lenses. If your vision is worse than 20/25 but at least 20/40 in your best eye, and 20/70 in your worst eye, and you can correct it to 20/25 with lenses, then you qualify. If not, you may require eye surgery. Lasik, Lasek, or PRK are acceptable.

Past injuries/surgeries

You may be required to provide medical documentation or submit to an examination to determine if they are waiverable.

Allergies

Most are disqualifying, including food allergies.

HAIR

In accordance with NSW policy, all candidates, regardless of gender, will maintain a 1/8" length hair cut throughout NSW training.

MORAL CHARACTER

All NSW operators must be of the highest moral character in order to be the Special Operations Force that America expects. As a Navy Sailor you will be required to memorize the Sailor's Creed. As a SEAL you will learn the SEAL Ethos. A SWCC will learn the SWCC Creed.