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The "SW" after a sailor's rate/rank title is his/her warfare designator, in this case, SW stands for "Surface Warfare". It means that the sailor has met the qualification requirements to wear the badge and title.
Unless things have changed, Surface Warfare qualification is not mandatory for all personnel aboard, unlike Submarines. The Submarine Force requires all sailors, from the CO to the lowest rank to be Qualified in Submarines, even though it's an all-volunteer force. Those who cannot qualify are subsequently removed from Submarine duty.
The Submarine Warfare designator is "SS", which stands for Submersible Ships, a throwback to the older submarines of WWI and WWII which were really ships that had limited submerged operational capability.
The SW designation came about when the Assistant CNO for Surface Warfare decided that the surface community should have a qualification system similar to submarines; however, it was only instituted for Petty Officers and Officers, and was not a requirement for everyone. The difference in the two is that for submarines, every member must be qualified in all shipboard systems since submarine casualties/damage control is literally a matter of seconds between life and death. Ships have more leeway in a casualty situation.
Other warfare areas have their own designations and badges as well.
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What is the us navy rank sw?
There is no Navy rate or rank "SW"; SW is a warfare specialty designation that stands for Surface Warfare, or one who has completed qualifications for the SW badge. It's equivalent to a submariner's dolphins badge, or an aviator's wings.
What does the FL ENG mean in a US Navy rate?
Possibly a Flight Engineer
What is a BMC SW a US Navy rank?
"BMC" is the rate/rank designation for a Chief Boatswain's Mate (read "Boatswain's Mate, Chief)."SW" is the sailor's Warfare Qualification Designator, in this case, Surface Warfare. Written correctly, it would read BMC(SW)."BMC" is the rate/rank designation for a Chief Boatswain's Mate (read "Boatswain's Mate, Chief)."SW" is the sailor's Warfare Qualification Designator, in this case, Surface Warfare. Written correctly, it would read BMC(SW).
What does SDG3 US NAVY mean?
I haven't heard that term when relating to the US Navy. But in the Royal Navy SDG is a scubadiver
Does the US Navy have a medical corp?
Yes. The Enlisted rate for medical personnel in the Navy is Hospital Corpsman (HM)
What is MOS in the US Navy?
MOS would be most interchangeable with Rate in the navy. Rate is pretty much another word for job specialty as is mos. Rate may also be referred to as a NEC.
What does SW SCW mean in the US Navy?
SW stands for Steel Workers -- it is a rating designation within the Navy Seabees. SCW stands for Seabee Combat Warfare -- it is a special qualification given to members of the Seabees upon completion of certain training and testing. SCWS stands for Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist -- is a military qualification badge or pin similar to air combat "wings" or submariner's "dolphin's." It is also referred to as the SCW pin.
In terms of us navy rates and ranks what does AT3 mean?
This is called a "rating" in the Navy. The AT denotes that person's rate, or job. In this case, it is an Aviation Technician. The 3 denotes that person's rank, which in this case, is a 3rd Class Petty Officer.
What is the name of a non commissioned sailor?
"Rate" refers to a non commissioned member of the US Navy.
When did US Navy uniforms switch rate insignias from right arm to left arm?
1949
What does SB mean for a us navy submarine?
submersible boat
What does SEALs mean in the US Navy?
SEa Air and Land
