Description
Weapons Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) are operational and technical specialists in gunnery and ordnance. Weapons CWOs act as gunnery and ordnance repair officers; direct and supervise the assembly, installation, operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of ordnance equipment; supervise testing, handling, stowage, preservation, requisitioning, issuing, and accounting practices and procedures for all ammunition and ammunition components; supervise stowage, preservation, security, requisitioning, and accounting practices and procedures for all ordnance equipment and repair parts; develop and supervise training programs; and prepare, maintain, and submit ordnance, personnel, material, and operational records, reports, and accounts. Weapons CWOs are usually prior GM ratings in the Coast Guard.
Core Skills
- ordnance systems maintenance and repair
- weapons systems testing and troubleshooting
- armory and ammunition management
- configuration management and documentation
- technical drawing and schematics interpretation
- preventive and corrective maintenance planning
- safety and explosives handling procedures
- inventory control and accountability
- quality assurance and inspection
- maintenance data collection and analysis
- technical training and mentoring
- risk assessment and mitigation
- standard operating procedure development
- cross-functional coordination with operations and logistics
- leadership and team supervision
Common Certifications
- ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Armorer Certification (manufacturer-specific, e.g., Glock, Sig Sauer)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.