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NSW Application Process Update
Do NOT submit the application to SalesForce

- Applications should be submitted VIA DOD Safe to SEALSWCCECM@navy.mil. You must also send the Pass Phrase in an unencrypted email to SEALSWCCECM@navy.mil. If you fail to do this, your package will not be considered for conversion.
- All requests for NSW Conversion will be acknowledged with a confirmation email within 1 week of submission. If you do not receive this notification, we did not receive it. 
- You do not need to request a conversion quota in CWAY. If you are selected for training, we will get you an ACV Quota.  
- By Direction is NOT accepted for the Commanding Officer's Recommendation.
- All applicants require endorsement from NSWAC Exhibit 1 and PST (including NAVET and OSVET).
- Applicants must contact your rating ECM to communicate your intentions prior to submitting your application for conversion. Especially if you are within your orders window or approaching your EAOS. 
- NSW is accepting RC to AC conversion requests on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants may apply up to 6 months prior to PRD and 6 months prior to SEAOS. If an applicant is under orders, they may NOT submit a request for conversion, regardless of gaining command approval. 
- No applications should be submitted if the command cannot support releasing the sailor within six months of the date the 1306 is signed. 
- Applicants who have attended other special programs and dropped are no longer required to wait 24 months from program drop to submit for entry into NSW. The 24-month wait still applies to applicants who have dropped from an NSW program. Applicants may submit 1 quarter early. 

Click Here ***SAMPLE PACKAGE***

NSW is now accepting packages from E6 and below Fleet/NAVET/OSVET applicants within the following year groups (YG):
SO (SEAL) - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
SB (SWCC) - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

SO/SB Conversion Application Period Timelines
Applications submitted outside of submission window will be returned without action unless otherwise authorized. 

Application Windows dates:
FY25 Q4: AUG 15-22 
FY26 Q1: NOV 7-14
FY26 Q2: FEB 6-13
FY26 Q3: MAY 16-23

*Applicants will be notified of package receipt within 1 week of receipt and their conversion opportunity status.  Notification of selection is usually given approximately 6 weeks after the application window close dates deadline.
*Contact the conversion POC's listed below, they are the most knowledgeable points of contact relating to your application and will the most responsive.   
 
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NSW Conversion Application Period Sequence of Events
 
  
Application Period		  1.    Submit package via DOD SAFE to SEALSWCCECM@navy.mil NLT deadline.
2.    Packages are assessed for completeness IAW MILPERSMAN 1220-300 for SEAL applicants or MILPERSMAN 1220-400​ for SWCC applicants.
3.    Incomplete packages or those outside ​of NSW community needs will be returned without action.
 Conversion Authorization Period 4.   The NSW selection panel will determine the most qualified candidates for conversion based on the whole person concept and NSW community needs. 
  
 
Post-Conversion Authorization Period​		  5.    The NSW ECM team will notify the respective ECM's of the applicants' who are given a conversion authorization, and they will decide to release/not release to NSW.
6.    Applicants’ medical requirements are verified.
7.    Conversion authorization results are emailed to the applicant and their command (approximately 6 weeks after submission deadlines).
8.    Orders are written by PERS-401 based on available class dates.​

 
Please read our FAQs.docx to learn more about the conversion application/authorization process, eligibility requirements, and other important information you need to know. ​
 
SEAL/SWCC Conversion POC 
SO (SEAL) / SB (SWCC) BUPERS-32 Technical Advisors
email: SEALSWCCECM@Navy.mil​
Phone: 901-874-3604
Phone: 901-874-4669
 

Need to schedule a PST or interview?

Contact the NSW Assessment Team:

East Coast- 757-763-3005 / nswac.east.dl@socom.mil

West Coast- 619-537-1715 / nsw.candidate@socom.mil


 
 
 
 
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