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.
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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.
| 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 /
West Coast- 619-537-1715 /