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T38A Strategic Weapon System Master Chief (SWSMC)
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A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Strategic Weapon System Master Chief serves as the senior enlisted Strategic Weapon System leader aboard an SSBN and manages Weapons Department training, qualification, and professional development programs. This leader implements department policies affecting operations, morale, welfare, discipline, and the performance of the Missile Technician and Navigation Divisions.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- Weapons department training and qualification program oversight
- Missile and navigation division policy implementation
Notes & Sources
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC T38A
[1] NEC entry "T38A - Strategic Weapon System Master Chief (SWSMC)"; cached text line 10951; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition
Supports: Weapons department training and qualification program oversight, Missile and navigation division policy implementation
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