AW Rating Roadmap

Recommended college credit for your USN training

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW)
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L=Lower Division Baccalaureate/Associate Degree
U=Upper Division Baccalaureate
V=Vocational Certificate
G=Graduate
Military Progression: (The amount of credit reflected in this section is dependent upon a Sailor's rank.)

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator, Third Class
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
14 L

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator, Second Class (Replaces AW3 Credit)
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Communications L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Flight Dynamics L 2
Leadership L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
Training U 2
19 L
2 U

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator, First Class (Replaces AW2 Credit)
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Communications L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Flight Dynamics L 2
Leadership L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
Training U 2
19 L
2 U

Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Replaces AW1 Credit)
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Communications L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Flight Dynamics L 2
Leadership L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
Human Resource Management U 3
Management U 3
Training U 2
19 L
8 U

Senior Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Replaces AWC Credit)
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Communications L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Flight Dynamics L 2
Leadership L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
Human Resource Management U 3
Management U 3
Training U 2
19 L
8 U

Master Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator(Replaces AWCS Credit)
Aircraft Sensor Systems L 3
Aircraft Systems Fundamentals L 2
Basic Oceanographic Concepts L 1
Communications L 1
Computer Applications L 2
Flight Dynamics L 2
Leadership L 2
Safety Practices and Procedures L 2
Search and Rescue L 3
Security Operations L 1
Human Resource Management U 3
Management U 3
Project Management U 3
Training U 2
19 L
11 U
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Initial Skills Training:

Recruit Training (Basic Training) (A-950-0001)
First Aid and Safety L 1
Personal and Community Health L 1
Personal Fitness and Conditioning L 1

Aircrewman Candidate, Class A (Q-050-1500)
Lifesaving L 2
Outdoor Safety and Survival L 2
Physical Training L 3

Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Operator, Class A1 (C-210-2010)
Acoustic Analysis L 3
Aircraft Navigation L 1
Oceanography L 2
Radar Systems L 1

Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Class A3 (Q-050-0600)
Basic Swimming, Rescue Techniques, First Aid, and Lifesaving L 3
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Follow on Training:

The following courses are available to personnel within the Aviation Warfare Systems Operator rating, but a given individual may not take all courses.

CV Tactical Support Center Systems Operator (J-210-0392)
Acoustic Applications L 3
Computer Systems Applications L 1

Global Command and Control System Common Operational Picture/Maritime (GCCS COP/M)
(J-221-2311)
Computer Applications L 3
Information Management Systems L 3

Tactical/Mobile Analysis System Operator
(J-210-0363)
Information Systems L 3