What are the options for a Navy SWO that gets non-attained?

2017-07-31T15:20:05-04:00

I'm currently a SWO aboard a deployed ship and was recently given the news that I'm most likely going to be non-attained. The reasons vary, but basically I don't want to be a SWO, I want to be a Marine, and my attitude at times reflected that. I lack interest in the job and find it unfulfilling. That combined with some personality differences with those on board didn't help. What are my options?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2017 3:25 PM

2017-07-31T15:25:11-04:00

What exactly does non-attained mean for Navy? Released from service or re-trained into a new skill field?

Response by CWO3 Dennis M. made Jul 31 at 2017 3:51 PM

2017-07-31T15:51:11-04:00

I too am a SWO, and served 23 years, but never heard the phrase "Non-Attained"? But then again, I retired 27 years ago too!

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2017 4:00 PM

2017-08-02T16:00:42-04:00

I should add, that typically (like stated below) a non-attainment is a result of not qualifying in 18 months. For me that is not the case, I am qualified in all except the last qualification before SWO and I have 8 months left to get the qualification. The reason given is a "Lack of motivation and attitude to satisfactory complete SWO" given that the CO does not have confidence in my ability to be an OOD.