Introduction

Question 0

What does EAWS stand for?

Answer 0

Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist

Question 1

When was the EAWS program established?

Answer 1

1980

Question 2

Why was the EAWS program established?

Answer 2

To recognize enlisted personnel who acquired the specific professional skills, knowledge, and military experience that resulted in unique qualification for service in the aviation activities of the Navy.

Question 3

Why has the program gone through many changes?

Answer 3

Due to the modernization of aircraft and air-capable vessels, mission requirements and personal qualification expectations since program inception.

Question 4

Significance of August 2010?

Answer 4

It became mandatory for all sailors assigned and serving in or on an eligible platform as outlined in the governing instruction to complete the qualification.

Question 5

What does this qualification ensure?

Answer 5

That enlisted sailors have and retain the requisite knowledge to sustain planes and platforms in their highest war fighting posture.

Question 6

Where does the integrity of this program lie?

Answer 6

With the qualifying Petty officers to properly train all qualification petty officers to ensure that every sailor attaining the EAWS is fully trained and ready to qualify.