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The Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman Badge (SWCC badge) is a rare Military Decoration of the United States Navy which was first conceived in 1996 , though the design wasn't approved for wear until 2005 . The badge is authorized for wear by volunteer members of Special Boat Teams (formerly Special Boat Units) under U.S. Naval Special Warfare Command. Candidates must pass the arduous SWCC course of instruction at Coronado, California and then complete personal qualification standards (PQS) for their specific Special Boat Unit or Special Boat Team. To receive the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman Badge, a service member must first qualify for the Small Craft Pin and receive further training in combat tactics, small arms assault, emergency skills, and close quarters naval combat. The badge will only be presented after completion of all qualifications, an underway field exercise exam, and the passing of an examination and oral qualification board. Due to the rigorous training and numerous prerequisites invloved in qualification, the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewman Badge is recognized as the most difficult qualification badge to obtain in the small boat community. It is issued in a single grade and is awarded only to the enlisted personnel who generally make full military careers of this challenging and arduous vocation. http://www.swcc.navy.mil/swcc/default.asp |
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