Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist

The program was approved July 31, 2006 by then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Mullen.

The qualification was developed to provide a chance for enlisted sailors in the naval service's Expeditionary Combat community (those serving in a maritime security or combat related role) to earn a warfare qualification.

The first awardee was Petty Officer 2nd Class (EXW/SW) Carl P. Hurtt, Jr, assigned to Mobile Security Squadron Seven (MSS-7).

[1] Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) units, including: The design of the new pin encompasses the essence of enlisted expeditionary sailors, presenting the bow and superstructure of a Sea Ark 34' patrol boat from Inshore Boat Units superimposed upon a crossed cutlass and M16A1 rifle.

The background is the traditional ocean swells of the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist badge.

Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist
Sailors train at Camp Lejeune for RCS for combat skills, offensive and defensive patrolling, and communications.
Rear Adm. Donald Bullard, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), displays the Expeditionary Warfare pin, during a ceremony on board U.S. Naval Base Guam .