Career Advancement
Navigate your CWT career path with confidence.
CWT Pay Grade Progression
| Rate | Pay Grade | Time-in-Rate Min. | Key Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWTR / CWT3 | E-1 to E-4 | Auto to E-4 | Complete A&C School, initial NEC |
| CWT2 | E-5 | 6 months | Advancement exam, basic qualifications |
| CWT1 | E-6 | 12 months | Advancement exam, journeyman qual, leadership roles |
| CWTC | E-7 (Chief) | Competitive | Chief's board, senior-level quals, mission leadership |
| CWTCS | E-8 | Competitive | Senior Chief board |
| CWTCM | E-9 | Competitive | Master Chief board |