The Cyber Warrant Officer (CWO) program was established in 2010. The program identifies, develops, and commissions technically proficient sailors.
To be eligible for appointment as a cyber WO1 or CWO2, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be in the Cryptologic Technician Networks (CTN) rating
Possess at least one of the following Interactive On-Net (ION) Operator Naval enlisted classifications (NEC): H13A, H14A, H15A, or H16A
Be at least a petty officer second class (E-5)
Have between six and 12 years in service
Warrant Officers outrank all enlisted members, but are not required to have a college degree.
The Cyber Warrant Officer designator was established in 2010. The program identifies, develops, and commissions technically proficient Sailors.