715X Special Warfare Technician CWO

A Special Warfare Technician (CWO 715X) in the US Navy plans, directs, and manages high-risk training events and multi-echelon exercises. They also assess and advise on combat readiness, and direct personnel in the execution of full spectrum special operations in every environment and every theater.

Navy Chief Warrant Officers (CWO) are commissioned officers of the line or staff corps. They possess the authority and are qualified by extensive experience and knowledge to direct the most difficult and exacting operations within a given occupational specialty.

To become a chief warrant officer in the navy, it typically takes around 14-16 years of service.

This includes: Completing basic training Attending officer candidate school Gaining experience in various positions

To earn the Special Warfare Insignia and the right to join a SEAL platoon, SO Sailors have to pass a 26-week SEAL Qualification Training (SQT) course.