U.S. Navy · Intelligence and Cryptology

CWT Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT)

Navy Cyber Warfare Technicians (CWT), formerly known as Cryptologic Technician Networks, perform offensive and defensive cyber operations, network analysis, and digital forensics for U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.

last verified 2026-05-30

CWT (Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT)) is in the Navy and requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and AR+MK+EI+GS of at least 223. Last verified 2026-05-30 against navy.com (Cyber Warfare Technician).

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AFQT minimum 50Enter AFQT
AR+MK+EI+GS minimum 223Enter AR+MK+EI+GS

Plain requirement

What you need.

  • Min AFQT50
  • Training~26 weeks
  • AR+MK+EI+GS line score≥ 223

Source: navy.com (Cyber Warfare Technician) · last verified 2026-05-30.

Role brief

About CWT — Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT).

Navy Cyber Warfare Technicians (CWT), formerly known as Cryptologic Technician Networks, perform offensive and defensive cyber operations, network analysis, and digital forensics for U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.

Starting pay · 2026

What this job pays as a junior enlisted member.

Base pay is set by pay grade, not by job — every Navy enlistee at the same grade earns the same monthly base pay. These are the 2026 active-duty rates (3.8% raise, effective 2026-01-01).

GradeRankMonthly base payService
E-1Seaman Recruit (SR)$2,407after 4 months of service
E-2Seaman Apprentice (SA)$2,698under 2 years
E-3Seaman (SN)$2,837under 2 years
E-4Petty Officer 3rd Class$3,142under 2 years
  • Plus food allowance (BAS)$460/moFlat enlisted rate, tax-free, paid on top of base pay.
  • Plus housing allowance (BAH)Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is paid on top of base pay and is tax-free, but it varies by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents — there is no single nationwide figure. Use the official DoD BAH calculator for your assignment location.DoD BAH rate lookup →

Source: DFAS 2026 active-duty basic pay tables (3.8% raise, effective Jan 1 2026) · last verified 2026-05-23 · date retrieved 2026-05-23.

Eligibility notes

What CWT candidates should check.

What are the rating requirements for CWT Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT)?

The Navy Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) rating (CWT) requires a minimum AFQT of 50 and AR+MK+EI+GS of at least 223, with initial training of about 26 weeks. Those are the ASVAB-based entry requirements; a recruiter confirms the full enlistment picture (medical, background, and current openings). Source: navy.com (Cyber Warfare Technician), last verified 2026-05-30.

How long is CWT Cyber Warfare Technician (CWT) training?

CWT initial training runs about 26 weeks. Source: navy.com (Cyber Warfare Technician), last verified 2026-05-30.

Source: navy.com (Cyber Warfare Technician) · last verified 2026-05-30 · date retrieved 2026-05-30.

Nearby targets

Related Navy score targets.

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