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The Warfare Qualifications File
66.gif (1121 bytes) *  INSTRUCTIONS for all U.S. Navy Warfare Qualifications
*  Warfare PQS BOOKS: Where To Download
*  WARFARE STUDY GUIDES on the Internet
Warfare Qualification Instructions
The purpose of the enlisted warfare specialist designation is to recognize, through a formal qualification program exceptional achievement, initiative, and professional qualifications of enlisted personnel.

To qualify as an enlisted warfare specialist, you must complete a qualification program that is part of the personnel qualification standards (PQS). The qualification program consists of general knowledge requirements of the overall mission, engineering capabilities, combat systems and other mission-essential systems, and basic equipment involved in the particular warfare specialty.

The Navy has several enlisted warfare specialist designations and for details on each follow the instruction link:

Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist - ESWS - OPNAVINST 1414.1D
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist - EAWS - OPNAVINST 1414.2A
Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist - SCWS - OPNAVINST 1410.1C
Special Warfare Combatant - Craft Crewman Specialist - SWCC - OPNAVINST 1414.5
Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist - FMF - OPNAVINST 1414.4B
Diving Salvage Warfare Specialist - DV - OPNAVINST 1414.3A
Enlisted Submarine Specialist - SS - COMSUBLANT/PACINST 1552.16
Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist - EXWS - OPNAVINST 1414.7
Enlisted Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warfare Specialist - EWSS - OPNAVINST 1414.8

* The instruction for each warfare specialty gives specific qualifications. They include requirements for any waivers, administrative procedures, disqualification guidelines, requalification requirements (for ESWS/EAWS - normally within 12 months of reporting onboard), and any related PQS requirements.
Online Downloads - Warfare PQS Books
At the web site hosted by the PQS Development Group, all Active Duty Navy & Reserves can access/download any of the following applicable NAVEDTRA Warfare PQS Publications (Your DEERS log-in will be required):

Surface Warfare
NAVEDTRA
43901 ch-2 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Common Core (with Change 2 Incorporated)
43901-1 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for ARS-50 Class
43901-2 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for CG-47 Class
43901-3 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for DD-963 Class
43901-4 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LHD Class
43901-5 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LST Class
43901-6 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LSD Class
43901-8 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for AGF Class
43901-9 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for DDG-51 Class
43901-10 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for FFG-7 Class
43901-11 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LCC Class
43901-12 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LPD Class
43901-13 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for MCM-1 Class
43901-14 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for MHC-51 Class
43901-16 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for AS Class
43901-20 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for CV/CVN Class
43901-21 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for AOE-6 Class
43901-22 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for PC-1 Class
43901-23 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for AOE-1 Class
43901-24 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for LHA Class
43901-25 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for T-AE 26 Class
43901-26 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for T-AFS Class
43901-28 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for T-AGOS Class
43901-29 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for T-AH Class
43901-30 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist for T-AO Class
43901-31 B Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Unit Specific For T-AGOS Surtass Class


Aviation Warfare
NAVEDTRA
43902 ch-2 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Common Core (With Change 2 Incorporated)
43902-1 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VP  
43902-2 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VHA  
43902-3 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VF  
43902-4 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VQ (E-6A/B)
43902-5 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VAW  
43902-6 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VAQ  
43902-7A B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VS  
43902-8 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VR (C-130)
43902-9 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HS (SH-60F)
43902-10A B Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Unit Specific For Helicopter Antisubmarine Warfare Squadron Light (HSL) (SH-60B)
43902-11 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HC (CH-46)
43902-12 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HM  
43902-13 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HCS  
43902-14A B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Unit Specific For Fixed-wing Logistics (VR), (C-9B/DC-9)
43902-15 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for CV/CVN  
43902-16 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for LPH/LHA/LHD/MCS  
43902-17 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VRC  
43902-19 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for VQ (E-P3)
43902-22 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HC (H-53)
43902-23 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for HC (H-3)
43902-24A B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Unit for VR (C-20G)
43902-25 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist for Fleet Composite Squadron
43902-26 B Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS) Unit Specific For Fixed-wing Logistics (VR), (C-40A)
43902-27 B Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Unit Specific For Helicopter Combat Support (HC) (MH-60S)
43902-28 B Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Unit Specific For Fixed-wing Fighter Squadron Composite (VFC) With F-5 type Aircraft
43909 B EAWS, Unit Specific for Helicopter Marine Training Squadron

Additional Aviation Warfare Specialist Requirement
NAVEDTRA 14022: Aviation Maintenance Ratings

Seabee Combat Warfare
NAVEDTRA
43904-A B Seabee Combat Warfare, Common Core
43904-1A B Seabee Combat Warfare for NMCB
43904-2 B Seabee Combat Warfare for PHIBCB
43904-3 B Seabee Combat Warfare for UCT
43904-4 B Seabee Combat Warfare for NCFSU
43904-5 B Seabee Combat Warfare for CBMU

Fleet Marine Force Warfare
NAVEDTRA
43908-A B Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Specialist  

Diving Salvage Warfare
NAVEDTRA  
43910-A B Diving Salvage Warfare Specialist
Online Warfare Study Guides
Here are internet links of Study Guides & additional information to aid in your qualification or re-qualification of a specific warfare designation - most created by some dedicated Navy personnel:

ENLISTED SURFACE WARFARE SPECIALIST -
ESWS FLASHCARD GAME;  ESWS Common Core Tutorial; LHD Specific Tutorial

ENLISTED AIR WARFARE SPECIALIST -
EAWS Common Core Tutorial; LHA/LPH/LHD/MCS Tutorial; CVN Tutorial; C-130 Tutorial; C-2 Tutorial; C-9 Tutorial; P-3 Tutorial; VAQ Tutorial; VFA Tutorial; VAW Tutorial; HS Tutorial; VQ Tutorial

FLEET MARINE FORCE WARFARE SPECIALIST -
The FMF Warfare Program (access from govt .mil computer); FMF Warfare Specialist Study Guide.
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