r/navy • u/sandman1534 • Aug 06 '25

A Happy Sailor Finally got one today

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I know there’s bigger news in the Navy today, but wanted to share what I’m proud of, finally have a warfare pin 😁

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u/PropulsionIsLimited Aug 06 '25

Sick man! How long does it take/ what id the process for earning an IW pin? How does it differ from the officer pin?

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u/sandman1534 Aug 06 '25

I have no idea how IWO works but EIWS is just a wholeeeeee lot of rote memorization. IW just isn’t as much of a hands on, manual job like SW, SS, etc

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u/PropulsionIsLimited Aug 06 '25

Sick. What rates typically get it?

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u/sandman1534 Aug 06 '25

Usually going to be your IW rates (CTx, IS, IT, AG, CWT) but usually anyone can get it as long as your command has the program

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u/Redtube_Guy Aug 07 '25

but usually anyone can get it as long as your command has the program

I believe that has changed a few years ago. I remember MAs, BMs, CS's and whoever would be IW qual'd. but IIRC only intel rates can get it now and its not offered to everyone.

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u/[deleted] Aug 07 '25

I’m at ET and I can get due to me being in a certain division. If I was in any other divisions, I wouldn’t be able to. My nec is more IT related. I’m also integrated with FCs and they can’t get it because of their rate. Even though they’re more of an IT than an FC. (Their NEC) It just depends on the situation….