SWO INTRO CURRICULUM123.5 TOTAL HOURS

BEFORE REPORTING TO SWOS…

In order to focus on SWO Introduction Curriculum during the 3-week course, it is imperative that you understand/complete the

following PRIOR to reporting to SWOS:

1. Sea Duty/Overseas Screenings (Complete before you depart OTCN)

2. Arrange Household Goods Move with the Personal Property Office (move date not to conflict with SWO Intro course)

3. Medical/Dental Appointments required prior to arrival on ship

4. Set up Dependent’s Insurance (TRICARE and Delta Dental)

5. Advanced TDY/Per Diem will be received 10 days after check-in (Plan Accordingly!)

6. Report to SWOS (as a group) upon OCS Graduation

7. Check-in at SWOS in Uniform of the Day on the day you check-in to the CBQ/Chalet

8. Check-in CBQ/Chalet is not authorized until SAT prior to Class Convening

• (SWOS makes your reservations)

COURSE PREPARATIONS

1. Complete the following NKO Courses:

• 3M Maintenance Person Basic/Core Course (CSS-3MBC-001)

• 3M Maintenance Manager Basic/Core (CSS-3MM-010)

• Introduction to Damage Control (CNE-BECC-0000)

• Shipboard Damage Control Organization (CNE-BECC-0200)

• Damage Control Communications (CNE-BECC-0310)

• Damage Control Petty Officer (A-495-0400-V2)

• SWOS Shiphandling (CNET11826)

2. Review MoBoard procedures

3. Review U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules of the Road

• Rules of the Road Book, Exam test bank, and Practice Exams

• Important Links provided on the Pre-Arrival Guide

4. Prepare a draft of your Commanding Officer Introduction Letter

5. Research your ship’s naming history (ship’s website)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Rules of the Road TestPassing - 80%

Damage Control ExamPassing - 75%

Comprehensive Final ExamPassing - 75%

SWO INTRO COURSETIME BREAKDOWN

TOPIC HOURS

Course Administration 11.5 hrs

DIVO Fundamentals 19.5 hrs

Engineering 16 hrs

Maintenance University 6 hrs

Maritime Warfare 8.5 hrs

COVE 12 hrs

Navy Familiarization 9 hrs

Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling 41 hrs

TOTAL: 123.5 Hours

Admin Module

(Admin-1) Student Check-in/Admin Time 3

(Admin-2) Fleet Training Director Welcome 0.5

(Admin-3) CO Welcome 1

(Admin-4) Comprehensive Final 1.5

(Admin-5) Student Graduation and Check-out 1.5

(Admin-6) Test Retake 1

(Admin-7) Test Retake 1

SWO INTRO AND ASAT SOCIAL 2

TOTAL: 11.5 Hours

DIVO Fundamentals Module

(DF-2) DH Seminar/Panel 1(DF-10) Introduction to Surface Warfare Training Programs/Requirements

1

(DF-4) DIVO Seminar/Panel 2 (DF-11) Awards Writing 2

(DF-5) Enlisted Service Record/DIVO Notebook/RADM

1 (DF-12) DIVO Ethics 1

(DF-6) Career Counseling 1 (DF-13) Financial Management 1.5

(DF-7) Manning: AMD/SMD/EDVR & Schools

1.5(DF-14) Intro to Navy Message Writing

1

(DF-8) FITREPS and EVALS & Homework

1.5(DF-17) Message Writing - CASREPS

1

(DF-8A) EVAL/FITREP Homework Debrief

1(DF-19) Message Writing Practical - CASREPs

1.5

(DF-9) Legal Perspective for the DIVO

1.5

TOTAL: 19.5 Hours

Engineering Module

(EN-1) DC Organization 1 (EN-10) DIVO Supply 1

(EN-2) Fires and Extinguishing Agents

1 (EN-11) DC Exam Debrief 0.5

(EN-3) Flood Management 1.5(EN-12) Zone Inspection/Self Assessment Practical

1

(EN-4) Basic Gas Free 1(EN-13) 3M Spotcheck, Program and Walkthrough

1

(EN-5) Personal Protective Equipment

1 (EN-14) Propulsion Overview 1.5

(EN-6) ORM/Safety 1 (EN-15) EOSS/CSOSS 1

(EN-7) Tagout Program and Practical

1.5

(EN-8) Electrical Safety Program

1

(EN-9) DC Exam 1

TOTAL: 16 Hours

Maintenance University Module

(MU-1) Maintenance University - 3M Program 3

(MU-2) Maintenance University - Zone Inspection

3

TOTAL: 6 Hours

Maritime Warfare Module

(MW-1) Intro to Surface Combatants Blend w/ MW-2

1

(MW-2) Intro to Other Navy Platforms 1

(MW-3) Shipboard Evolutions Change to NF-8 1

(MW-4) CWC Overview 1

(MW-5) Navy Missions Seminar Change to NF-3 1

(MW-6) Strike Group Operations Brief 1

(MW-6A) Strike Group Operations Seminar 1.5

(MW-7) Student Platform Presentations 1

TOTAL: 8.5 Hours

Conning Officer Virtual Environment

(NS-32) COVE - Rudder and Engine Familiarization

3

(NS-33) COVE - Man Overboard Procedures 3

(NS-34) COVE - Underway Replenishment 3

(NS-35) COVE - Pier Landing / Underway from Pier

3

TOTAL: 12 Hours

Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling & Watchstanding Module

(NS-1) Navigation Case Study (Cruiser Grounding)

1(NS-12) Introduction to Basic Navigation

2

(NS-2) Standard Commands 1 (NS-13) Rules of the Road 4 1

(NS-3) Basic Shiphandling 1.5 (NS-14) Compass and Time 1

(NS-4) Intro to Shipboard Watchstanding

1.5(NS-15) Introduction to Electronic Navigation

2

(NS-6) Rules of the Road 1 1 (NS-16) Rules of the Road 5 1.5

(NS-7) Emergency Actions 1 (NS-17) MoBoards - Tracking/CPA 1.5

(NS-8) Underway Replenishment 1(NS-18) MoBoards - Change of Station

1.5

(NS-9) Rules of the Road 2 1 (NS-19) Rules of the Road Exam 1

(NS-10) Man Overboard Procedures 1 (NS-20) MoBoard Review 1 1.5

(NS-11) Rules of the Road 3 1 (NS-21) MoBoards Formations 1.5

Continued next slide

Navigation, Seamanship, Shiphandling & Watchstanding Module

(NS-22) Rules of the Road Exam Debrief

0.5(NS-27) BRM/RMD & Navigation Brief Practical

1.5

(NS-23) Introduction to Navigation Brief

1(NS-28) Introduction to Radar Nav and Practical

2

(NS-24) MoBoards - Wind 1(NS-29) Introduction to Piloting and Practical

2

(NS-25) MoBoard Review 2 1 (NS-30) NAVDORM 1

(NS-26) Underway Watchstanding 1.5 (NS-31) Day in Navigation 4

TOTAL: 41 Hours

Navy Familirization Module

(NF-1) SWO Career Path 1

(NF-2) CO Seminar/Panel 2

(NF-4) CPO/SEA/CMC Seminar/Panel 1.5

(NF-5) DoD/Ship ORG 1

(NF-6) Intro to CIC 1.5

(NF-7) R/T Procedures 1

(NF-7A) R/T Procedures Lab 1

TOTAL: 9 Hours