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Overview of Training at Boatswain’s Mate A School and Surface Common Core.

Surface Warfare Engineering School Command Great Lakes

Feb. 4, 2022 | 3:05

Every Surface Navy Engineer, Quartermaster, Boatswain and deck seaman come through Surface Warfare Engineering School Command (SWESC) Great Lakes for technical training led by the Navy’s finest instructors. These Sailors leave SWESC as Surface Warriors; ready to perform on ships operating around the globe.

Boatswain Mate (BM) “A” school and Surface Common Core (SCC) offers junior sailors the opportunity to receive hands on training about basic seamanship skills prior to reporting to their first command. Sailor learn these skills by participating in classroom training and labs utilizing the USS Whitehat an onsite ship simulator. The Sailors are able to learn everything from basic line handling skills to underway replenishment operations.

BM is the oldest rating in the Navy and has a rich history of honored traditions. BMs are the leaders and backbone of every ship’s crew. A BM maintains the exterior surfaces of ships, deck handling machinery and equipment, handle cargo and operate small boats during a number of evolutions including Anti-Terrorism Operations and Maritime Interdiction boardings of suspect ships BMs take charge of working parties, and act as petty officer-in-charge of picket boats, self-propelled barges, tugs, and other yard and district crafts.

They serve in, or take charge of gun crews and damage control parties. Boatswain's Mates operate and maintain equipment used in loading and unloading cargo, ammunition, fuel, and general stores.

SCC allows Sailors to eventually qualify for one of several Navy ratings through on-the-job Seaman Professional Career Track training.

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Overview of Training at Boatswain’s Mate A School and Surface Common Core.

PREREQUISITES

►Must be a volunteer Corporal or Sergeant in any MOS. Staff Sergeants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

►Must conduct a Recommendation Interview Panel with CI/HUMINT personnel.

►Must possess a GT score of 110 or higher (may be waived - See FAQ below). Click here for information regarding ASVAB retesting on Camp Pendleton.

►Security requirement: SCI security clearance eligibility. Application for the SCI security clearance eligibility must be submitted prior to attending the MAGTF Counterintelligence/HUMINT Basic Course at NMITC, Dam Neck, Virginia.

► The applicant must be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.

► FTAP Marines can only conduct a lateral move in conjunction with a re-enlistment, and should contact us within a year of their EAS. STAP Marines can contact us at any time.

►Must be 21 years of age prior to lateral move into the CI/HUMINT MOS.

►Must reenlist for a total period of 60 months prior to entry into the MAGTF CI/HUMINT Course.

►Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license (may not be waived).

►Must be worldwide deployable for lateral move into the 0211 MOS.

GETTING STARTED

►If you are interested in conducting a lateral move into the 0211 CI/HUMINT MOS, please attend the CI/HUMINT lateral move brief hosted every Friday at 0900 in room 111, building 160313. If unable to attend the brief, contact a member of the Applicant Processing Section by phone at (760) 725-6870 or email at 1st_CI_HUMINT_Recruiting@usmc.mil to set up an appointment.

►We are available to set up unit/group briefs. Please contact us at (760) 725-6870 if you are interested in a brief, or contact your career planner for the next unit or FTAP brief.

APPLICANT PAPERWORK

►To begin the 0211 MOS screening process, please attend a CI/HUMINT lateral move brief or contact us via email at 1st_CI_HUMINT_Recruiting@usmc.mil to schedule an interview and we will provide you with the necessary paperwork.

►If you are a deployed unit or a career planner in a different state, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you.

APPLICANT STUDY GUIDE & REFERENCES

FAQS

Q: Can I still apply if I do not meet the General Technical (GT) score requirement of 110?

A: You must retake the ASVAB. Waivers are granted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the 0211 Occupational Field Sponsor at HQMC.

Q: I am not on Camp Pendleton, how can I get a brief?

A: Please contact us to see if we will be in your area, or ask your career planner to contact us to coordinate a unit brief. We are able to conduct interviews over the phone or via e-mail.

Q: Will I need to travel to Camp Pendleton to stand an Interview Panel?

A: Yes, all applicants must appear for an Interview Panel.

Q: How long does the screening process take?

A: On average, the screening process takes 3-4 weeks to complete and receive a determination from an Interview Panel. More time is available if deemed necessary by the CI screening section. A letter from the Interview Panel is required prior to submitting for lateral move into the 0211 MOS. There are no exceptions to this policy per MCO 1200.17E.

Q: Can I complete the process in less than 2-3 weeks?

A: Yes. If an applicant is well prepared and meets all requirements, the screening process may be expedited on a case-by-case basis. We will not expedite the screening process for applicants who fail to allow sufficient time to complete the process prior to unit requirements and/or their EAS date.

CONTACT

Office: (760) 725-6870
E-mail: 1st_CI_HUMINT_Recruiting@usmc.mil