DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000NAWPENTAQON
WASHINGTON, DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 1414.7
N8 5
29 Nov 06
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1414.7
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: ENLISTER EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE (EXW) SPECIALIST
QUALIFICATION PROGRAM
Ref :
(a) MILPERSMAN Article 1220-370
1. Purpose. To issue the requirements for qualification and
designation of enlisted personnel as Enlisted Expeditionary
Warfare (EXW) Specialist.
2. Discussion. Attainment of Expeditionary Warfare (EXW)
Specialist qualification signifies that a volunteer for Naval
Expeditionary Warfare duty has achieved a level of excellence
and proficiency in the operation of expeditionary warfare. The
EXW qualification signifies that a Sailor is operationally
competent and has acquired additional knowledge that enhances
the understanding of war fighting, mission effectiveness, and
unit survivability as demonstrated by knowledge of navigation,
communications, engineering, weapons, and deck systems. EXW
qualification may only be achieved through the formal
qualification program set forth in this instruction.
3. Eligibility
a. EXW qualification recognizes the efforts of enlisted
individuals trained in support of expeditionary warfare,
maritime security and anti-terrorism/force protection. EXW
qualification is mandatory for all active duty E-5 and above
personnel who meet the eligibility requirements. Active duty E-
4 and below and enlisted Selected Reservists (SELRES) may
qualify for EXW qualification if they meet the eligibility
requirements. Eligibility to obtain the EXW designation is
limited to enlisted personnel on Type 2 or 4 sea duty, or
serving at a Reserve Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron (NCWS),
Inshore Boat Unit (IBU), or Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit
(MIUWU) and permanently assigned to subordinate units of the
Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) with an approved EXW
program. Units that do not have an existing enlisted warfare
program and not within NECC but with sim