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CWT Pay Grade Progression

RatePay GradeAvg. Time to PromoteKey Requirements & Milestones
CWTR / CWT3E-1 to E-4Auto to E-4Complete JCAC (27 weeks), basic NEC qualification
CWT2E-52.7 yearsAdvancement exam, analyst/operator billets, basic quals
CWT1E-67.5 yearsAdvancement exam, journeyman quals, technical leadership
CWTCE-7 (Chief)13.0 yearsSelection board, mission leadership, technical expertise priority
CWTCSE-816.4 yearsSelection board, operational impact, rating participation
CWTCME-920.0 yearsSelection board, mission/community leadership, documented impact
CWT Advancement Focus: Technical expertise and mission impact are prioritized over traditional leadership positions. Sailors should focus on completing multiple tours in their work role to build expertise, with emphasis on documented mission contributions.
No Traditional Sea/Shore Flow: CWT does not follow standard Sea/Shore Flow construct. Detailing depends on billet availability and Navy needs, with emphasis on retours at Cyber Mission Force teams and shore-heavy assignments.