Navy Rating SB

Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC)

Navy SB (Special Warfare Boat Operator (SWCC)) typically involves combat-oriented field operations, vehicle or transport operations, deck, seamanship, or maritime operations.

Common Exposures

🪖 Combat/Stress
Direct action combat, high-risk missions
🔊 Noise
Weapons fire, explosions, aircraft noise
💪 Physical Strain
Extreme physical demands, heavy equipment
🌦️ Environmental
Extreme environments, altitude, water, cold/heat
🔊 Noise
Engine and vehicle noise
💪 Physical Strain
Whole body vibration, loading/unloading
🌦️ Environmental
Dust, exhaust fumes, weather exposure
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy physical labor, line handling
🌦️ Environmental
Weather exposure, salt water, sun
🔊 Noise
Ship machinery and operations

Likely Service-Connected Conditions

Diagnostic Code Condition Likelihood Reasoning
5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain High Extreme physical demands
5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) High Repeated heavy load carrying
5257 Knee, other impairment High Running, rucking, jumping impacts on knees
6260 Tinnitus, recurrent High Weapons fire and explosive noise
6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes High Irregular sleep and extreme stress
8045 Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) High Blast exposure and physical trauma
9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder High Repeated high-risk combat missions
8100 Migraine Medium Blast and concussive exposure
9434 Major depressive disorder Medium Cumulative combat stress

☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure

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Vietnam Era 📅 1962-1975
Agent Orange / Herbicides
PACT Act
Ground-level exposure in defoliated terrain and contaminated vegetation.
Combat Stress
Sustained combat and operational stress exposure.
Infectious Wounds
Punji stake injuries and contaminated wound exposure in jungle environments.
Noise
Weapons fire, tracked vehicles, demolitions, and repeated blast noise exposure.
Physical Strain
Rucking, jumping, digging, heavy loads, and repeated musculoskeletal stress.
Tropical Disease Exposure
Malaria and other tropical disease exposure during field operations.
Cold War Era 📅 1945-1991
Combat Stress
Sustained combat and operational stress exposure.
Noise
Weapons fire, tracked vehicles, demolitions, and repeated blast noise exposure.
Physical Strain
Rucking, jumping, digging, heavy loads, and repeated musculoskeletal stress.
Gulf War Era 📅 1990-2001
Chemical Warfare Agents
PACT Act
Potential low-level exposure related to Khamisiyah demolition and alerts.
Depleted Uranium
PACT Act
Exposure from damaged armor, munitions, and recovered battlefield equipment.
Oil Well Fire Smoke
PACT Act
Operations in oil smoke plumes across the theater.
Anthrax / PB Tablets
Use of PB tablets and anthrax prophylaxis during deployment.
Combat Stress
Sustained combat and operational stress exposure.
Noise
Weapons fire, tracked vehicles, demolitions, and repeated blast noise exposure.
Physical Strain
Rucking, jumping, digging, heavy loads, and repeated musculoskeletal stress.
Post-9/11 Era 📅 2001-present
Burn Pits
PACT Act
Daily proximity to open-air burn pits on FOBs and combat outposts.
K2 Base Contamination
PACT Act
Potential exposure for units that transited or operated through K2.
Sand / Dust Particulates
PACT Act
Persistent inhalation of fine particulate matter during patrols and base operations.
Combat Stress
Sustained combat and operational stress exposure.
IED Blast Exposure
Lead, mercury, explosive residue, and blast overpressure from IED strikes.
Noise
Weapons fire, tracked vehicles, demolitions, and repeated blast noise exposure.
Physical Strain
Rucking, jumping, digging, heavy loads, and repeated musculoskeletal stress.