Enlisted Diving Warfare Specialist (DWS)

DWS Study Guide

This study guide includes resources and instructions for active and reserve fleet diving communities for the Enlisted Diving Salvage Warfare Specialist qualification. Successful completion of this program signifies that a diver has excelled in competency and professionalism in this area.

OPNAVINST 1414.9B is the bible of warfare qualifications and MILPERSMAN 1220-080 provides guidance specific to the DWS designator. You should talk to your command/ career counselor or supervisor to get started in this program.

The below resources allow the sailor to study the related material before seeking signatures. You will get the most of this program if you seek multiple sources of knowledge for applicable DWS topics. Good luck!

Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (COMNAVEXPDCMBTCOM) is the warfare sponsor.

If you are aware of additional resources for this program please contact me with the link