The SCWS program dates back to 1992, after a Master Chief’s conference concluded that the Seabee community should have a warfare designation to recognize the Seabees’ past accomplishments to the Navy. Seabees have placed themselves into harm’s way since their creation in 1942, often following the Marines ashore to construct runways and field hospitals. Adopting the motto “We build, We fight,” they would consistently find themselves acting as de facto infantrymen to defend their projects from the Japanese. Since then, Seabees have placed heavy emphasis on tactical field training and basic combat skills. Per NAVFAC Instruction 1410.1A, Seabee Combat Warfare Qualification, 02AUG13, all reserve personel have 30 months to complete the SCWS program, sailors who fail to qualify within the required time limits will not be eligible for advancement. Read more: dvidshub.net/news/113643/earning-title-becoming-seabee-combat-warfare-specialist#.Ujn3Wo6Cgfk#ixzz2fjIhJAs5
Posted on: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:30:22 +0000
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