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Special Warfare Combatant-
craft Crewman (SWCC)
The SWCC schoolhouse trains, develops and qualifies personnel to
become elite maritime special operations warriors through its demanding
and rigorous selection course.
I serve my Country, my Navy and my Team with Honor and Integrity
I am responsible for my actions and accountable to my Teammates both on and off the water
I lead by example; I am the guardian of the standard
I maintain my craft, my equipment and myself, to the highest state of readiness.
ON TIME, ON TARGET, NEVER QUIT!
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• WWII (PT Boats)
• Realized the effectiveness of small craft.
• Vietnam (PBR/SWIFT etc…)
• Established a robust riverine capability.
• 1978 – Established Special Boat Squadrons and Special Boat Units (SBU).
• 1991 – Inaugural SWCC Class commenced at Naval Special Warfare Center.
• 1993 – SWCC Program officially established.
• 1997 – SWCC community officially closed-looped.
• 2002 – SBUs changed to Special Boat Teams (SBT)
OUR HERITAGE
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• Active Duty US Navy force ~ 330,000
• Special Warfare Combat-craft Crewman (SWCC)
800+ enlisted SWCCs
38 SWCC Chief Warrant Officers
.25% of total USN force
A BIG DIVIDEND FOR A SMALL INVESTMENT!
FORCE MAKE UP
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Pipeline Training: 37 weeks w/ 3C & Graduation
BTC ATCNSWCEN
8 wks
NSW
Preparation
3 wks
NSW
Basic
Orientation
7 wks
Basic
Crewman
Training
7 wks
Crewman
Qualification
Training (CQT)
Basic
7 wks
NSW
Survival/
SERE
Crewman
Qualification
Training (CQT)
Advanced
3 wks 1 wk
Cross-
Cultural
Competence
(3C)
SWCC Training
1 wk
Grad
BTC
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Schedule
– Week 1: Introductions / Mental Toughness-Human Performance / Class Org-Communication / NSW
History / Barracks / Personnel Inspection (BI-PI) / Conditioning (Runs, Swims, PT)
– Week 2: SWCC Math / Navigation Math / NSW Whole Man / Intro to Navigation / Intro to CRRC /
CRRC Build / CRRC U/W / Team Building/ Situational Awareness / BI-PI / Conditioning (Runs, Swims,
PT)
– Week 3: Finances-OPSEC / Relationships-Family / Rites of Passage / Phase Critiques / BI-PI /
Conditioning (Runs, Swims, PT)
Physical Evolutions
– Physical assessment
– 3-4 Mile Conditioning Run
– 1 Mile Conditioning Swim
– Conditioning Swims Combat Training Tank (CTT)
– Introduction to Core PT / Circuit PT / Push Up, Pull Up, Dips, Ropes PT
– Introduction to Obstacle Course
– Introduction to Soft Sand Runs
– Introduction to Drown proofing, U/W knot tying, 35M U/W swim, Brick Treads
– Introduction to Hawser PT
– Introduction to IBS Surf Passage
– Introduction to Water Rescue
NSW Orientation
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Basic Crewman Training
(BCT)
• Schedule Week 1-2: BWS / Water Rescue / Basic Navigation / CRRC Operations
Week 3: Craft familiarization / Anchoring & Towing
Week 4: Pre & Post Op’s / UW Navigation
Week 5: Tour
Week 6: PME/3-M/ Mentorship w/1st Phase
Week 7: Water Rescue (MMAC)/FTX/End of phase PT
• Physical Test-Gate Evolutions 3 mile timed run: 24 min
1 mile ocean swim: 45 min
O-course: 20 min
BWS: Completion
Water Rescue: Pass/Fail
• Knowledge Test-Gates Academic Test #1 (CRRC/MED): Week 1
Academic Test #2 (Navigation): Week 3
Plotting Test: Week 3
Academic Test #3 (Underway): Week 4
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Crewman Qualification Training
(CQT)
• Schedule BASIC– Week 1: Medical – Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC),
Chemical, Biological Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN)
– Week 2: Small Arms Training
– Week 3: Camp Pendleton Small Arms Live Fire
– Week 4: Camp Pendleton Heavy Weapons Training
– Week 5: Camp Pendleton Heavy Weapons Live Fire
– Week 6: Basic Combat Skills
– Week 7: Craft Engineering / Trailering
ADVANCED– Week 8: Communications
– Week 9: Basic Navigation/ Coxswain
– Week 10: Advanced Navigation / Coxswain
– Week 11: Intro to Full Mission Profiles (Blank Fire)/ Coxswain
– Week 12: U/W Live Fire/Intro to Mission Planning/ Coxswain
– Week 13: Long Range Navigation/ Coxswain
– Week 14: FTX/ Coxswain
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Crewman Qualification Training
(CQT)
Physical Test Gates:– 3 Mile Timed Run: 22:30 min
– 1 Nautical Mile Ocean Swim: 40 min
– Obstacle Course: 15 min
– Push-Up /Sit-Ups / Pull-Ups 60 / 75 / 8
Performance Test Gates:– Small Arms: Pass/Fail
– Heavy Weapons: Pass/Fail
– Engineering Systems: Pass/Fail
– Communication Systems: Pass/Fail
– Underway Navigation Test: Pass/Fail
Knowledge Test Gates:– Test #1 (Medical): Week 2
– Test #2 (Weapons): Week 6
– Test #3 (Engineering/Comms): Week 8
– Test #4 (Navigation): Week 10
– Test #5 (Course Overview): Week 13
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“ON TIME, ON TARGET, NEVER QUIT”
• SWCC Graduation
– Awarded the Basic SWCC Warfare Device
• Assignment to SL/MFF COI (SBT-20 gains)
• Assignment to SOCM (9 month COI) Fort Bragg, NC
• Assignment to SO-TM (6 month COI) Stennis, MS
• Assignment to a Special Boat Team
Graduation
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Naval Special Warfare Group FOUR
•Little Creek, VA
Special Boat Team TWELVE
•Coronado, CA
Special Boat Team TWENTY
•Little Creek, VA
Special Boat Team TWENTY TWO
Stennis, MS
SWCC Assignments
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SWCC INSIGNIA
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This is the only place in the WORLD where
you can earn this WARFARE device.
The Special Operations Craft (MK V SOC) on
step at planing speed; signifies the state-of-the-
art, high performance SOC utilized in the
execution of combat Maritime Special
Operations missions worldwide.
The Flintlock Pistol is cocked which
demonstrates SWCC constant state of
readiness for action and represents SWCC ties
to Riverine and land warfare.
The Cutlass is the traditional enlisted sailor’s
sidearm of the US Navy. With its cut and thrust
blade and large hand guard design, this sword
was not ceremonial, it served as a functional
weapon of choice during forced board and
seizure operations. It is particularly significant in
that the SWCC community is comprised entirely
of volunteers.
The SWCC Senior Insignia is attained
after completing the Boat Captain
qualification at a Special Boat Team.
The Anchor denotes the US Navy as
the branch of service.
The anchor is an integral part of both
the SB rating badge and the Navy
Small Craft Insignia.
As a SWCC Senior and SWCC Master,
you are truly the anchor of your Special
Boat Detachment.
The SWCC Master Insignia is
attained after completing the Patrol
Officer qualification at a Special Boat
Team.
The Three Star Banner introduced is
a vital component of the Navy Small
Craft Insignia.
Since its inception, SWCC have
proudly worn the Small Craft Insignia.
Incorporating the Three Star Banner
from that pin ensures we continue
that proud tradition.
A SWCC Master will earn his three
stars and proudly wear them in gold
to honor the men who fought before
us, and ensure we never forget where
we came from.
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