Navy announced the automatic rating change for active component Sailors holding Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) G29A from Naval Aircrewman Avionics (AWV) rating into the Naval Aircrewman Operator (AWO) rating, in NAVADMIN 155/18, released June 26.

The realignment is part of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) transition from legacy P-3C and EP-3 aircraft into the more advanced P-8A and MQ-4C aircraft.

A review of the work requirements for the new platforms determined that NEC G29A is more closely aligned with the AWO than the AWV rating. The realignment will capitalize on the G29A skill set by moving AWV Sailors into the AWO rating, alongside existing MPRF sensor operators.

No action is required by Sailors, as the rating change will be automatic.

Sailors will compete for advancement in their new rating during the first cycle following the rating change.

Effective dates for Sailors' automatic realignment are July 1, 2018 for E-3 through E-5, Sept. 1, 2018 for E-6, and Oct. 15, 2018 for E-7 through E-9.

For more information, read NAVADMIN 155/18 at Navy Personnel Command website www.npc.navy.mil.

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