What:
When:
LDO/CWO Program Career Day
Thursday, 3 March 2005, 0900-1000
Devary Hall, Bldg. C-9, NS Norfolk
or
Friday, 4 March 2005, 0900-1000
CNATTU, Bldg. 223, NAS Oceana
Presented by: Hampton Roads Navy Mustang Association
(POC: david.j.boisselle@navy.mil or 433-5048)
This multimedia presentation will inform potential enlisted fleet applicants about
attaining a Limited Duty Officer or Chief Warrant Officer commission, including
eligibility criteria, application procedures and program deadline.
Directions to Devary Hall (base theater): Located at the corner of Bacon Ave. and Gilbert St.
Directions to CNATTU: Enter NAS Oceana Main Gate off Oceana Blvd., turn right at 3rd intersection, “D” St.
AGENDA
 Welcome and Introductions
 Background
 Eligibility
 Application
 Timeline
 References
 Points of Contact
 Guest Speakers/Q&A
LDO/CWO PROGRAM
The Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer Programs provide our Navy
with a vital form of senior leadership - Officer Technical Specialists and managers
who have extensive expertise and authority to direct the most difficult and
exacting technical operations in given occupational areas at sea and ashore.
Limited Duty Officer
• Provides a commissioning path for outstanding E6-E8’s
and CWO’s
• To perform in management positions requiring strong
technical backgrounds outside the normal development
pattern of Unrestricted Line Officers, Restricted Line Officers
or Staff Corps Officers.
• Only the Navy has the opportunity for a PO1 (E-6) to become
a Captain (O-6).
• Has the opportunity to serve in command at sea or
ashore, depending on the designator, individual
qualifications and billet requirements.
LDO Eligibility
OPNAVINST 1420.1A
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U.S. citizen
High school graduate or GED
Meet physical standards
Must be recommended by commanding officer
No court martial or civilian conviction for other than minor
offenses or NJP for 3 years prior to 1 October of year applying
At least 8, but not more than 16 years (E-6 personnel 8-15) of active
naval service
No age restriction
Serving as a SCPO, CPO or PO1. PO1s must have at least one year
TIR.
TIR as of 1 October of the year application is made, complete all
eligibility requirements for E-7 except TIR, and be E-7 selection
board eligible
LDO Designators
SURFACE
611X
612X
613X
615X
616X
618X
AVIATION
DECK
OPS
ENGR/REPAIR
SPEC WAR
ORDNANCE
ELECTRONICS
SUBMARINE
621X
623X
626X
628X
DECK
ENG
ORD
ELECT
631X DECK
632X OPERATIONS
633X MAINTENANCE
636X ORDNANCE
638X AVIONICS
639X AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
GENERAL SERIES
629X COMM
STAFF CORPS
651X SUPPLY
653X CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS
655X LAW
640X NUC PWR
641X ADMIN
642X ADP/COMM
643X BAND
645X INTEL
646X OCEANO
647X PHOTO
648X EOD
644X CRYPTO
649X SEC
Chief Warrant Officer
• The path to commissioning for our most motivated
Chief Petty Officers E7 through E9.
• Qualified by extensive technical training, experience and
leadership in a specific occupational field.
• Considered a major asset to any command.
• Will serve primarily as division officers and officers in
charge. E7/8 promote to CWO2; E9 (with 2 years TIR)
promote to CWO3.
CWO Eligibility
• Same requirements for LDO except:
• Complete at least 12 but not more than 24
years of active duty
• Serving as a MCPO, SCPO or CPO
(includes frocked or PO1 selected to CPO).
CWO Designators
SURFACE
SUBMARINE
711X
712X
713X
714X
715X
720X
721X
723X
726X
728X
BOATSWAIN
OPERATIONS
ENGINEER TECH
REPAIR TECH
SPECIAL WARFARE
DIVER
BOATSWAIN
ENGINEER TECH
ORDNANCE TECH
ELECTRONICS TECH
716X ORDNANCE
GENERAL SERIES
717X SW COMBATANT-CRAFT
740X NUCLEAR POWER
CREWMAN
718X ELECTRONICS
741X ADMIN ASST
742X DATA PROCESSING/COMM
744X CRYPTO TECH
AVIATION
745X INTEL
748X EOD TECH
749X PHYS SEC
731X DECK
732X OPERATIONS
734X MAINTENANCE
736X ORDNANCE
738X AVIONICS
STAFF CORPS
751X SUPPLY
752X FOOD SERVICE
753X CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS
FY-04/05 Board Precept Guidance
• Selection Standard … “Best Qualified Whole Person/Whole Record” with focus on:
– Proven excellence in operational environments during arduous deployments.
– Demonstrated leadership, professional/technical skills, integrity, and resourcefulness in
other assignments.
• Special consideration to be given to:
– Applicants who embrace change by conceiving and trying new solutions to
challenging problems.
– Applicants who have demonstrated the ability to think creatively and take wellcalculated risks … and initiative in finding the most effective ways to accomplish the
mission.
• Maximum consideration to be given to Sailors who serve successfully as:
– Recruit Division Commanders and Recruiters.
– Instructors at “A” and “C” schools
Prototype and Submarine and Aircrew Candidate Schools.
Profile of FY05 LDO Selectees
• Average age:
• Sex
• Average total years of active service:
• Average rank:
• Average years of total education completed:
• Warfare qualified:
• Average personal awards (NCM/NAM/FLOC):
• Average total number of duty stations:
• Prior Recruiting/RTC/Instructor tours:
• Average number of sea/overseas tours completed:
• Average total number of correspondence
courses not related to advancement:
• Average number of training schools completed:
• Average sustained performance trait:
33.5
Male (92%)
12.6 years
E-7 (56%)
13 years
Yes (98%)
3-5
5
24%
2.3
6
5.5
EP (w/breakouts)
Profile of FY-05 CWO Selectees
• Average age:
• Sex
•Average total years of active service:
• Average rank:
• Average years of total education completed:
• Warfare qualified:
• Average personal awards (NCM/NAM/FLOC):
•Average total number of duty stations:
• Prior Recruiting/RTC/Instructor Tours:
• Average number of sea/overseas tours completed:
• Average total number of correspondence
courses not related to advancement:
• Average number of training schools completed:
• Average sustained performance trait:
36.7
Male (94%)
17.4 years
E-7 (66%)
13 years
Yes (100%)
4-6
7.5
23%
3.4
7.3
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EP (w/breakouts)
Five Overall Common Characteristics of
FY-05 LDO/CWO Selections
• Sustained superior performance in all assignments … consistent break-outs in fitness
reports with top rankings.
• Good pattern of sea/shore/overseas rotation for their specific rating with an emphasis
on increased responsibility.
• Successfully served in challenging key leadership and technical proficiency positions.
• Evidence of continued education, personal and professional development.
• Attainment of professional qualifications and/or experience applicable to specific
designators. For example:
•Surface Engineers (613X) ... EOOW qualification and other senior watch stations
•Surface Operations (612X) … Combat Information Center Watch Officer qualification
•Surface Deck (611X) … bridge watch stations, UNREP rig captain, well-deck operation
qualifications, etc.
•Communications (619X) ... C4I and LAN administration experience
•Aviation Maintenance (633X) … maintenance/material control, safe for flight, etc.
•Nuclear (640X) … Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor (PPWS) for surface and Engineering
Watch Supervisor (EWS) for submariners
Preparing
• Start early (PO3 not too early!)
• Make your seniors aware of your personal goals; seek a LDO/CWO
mentor
• Develop a strong career path and “resume”
• Diversify ... sea duty, overseas, and shore tours
• Seek leadership positions: LPO, LCPO
• Earn all possible professional and warfare qualifications
• Complete formal education and correspondence courses
• Get out of your comfort zone, take such assignments as Detailer, Recruiter,
Instructor
• Get involved. Actively support your command. Take on significant key
collateral duties – (Career Counselor, Drug/Alcohol Programs Advisor,
Command Assessment Team)
Performance Evaluations
• What’s important:
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Sustained superior performance
Demonstrated leadership
Personal accomplishments (quals, education)
Promotion Recommendation (EP w/peer ranking; LDO/CWO potential)
Complete formal education and correspondence courses
Get out of your comfort zone, take such assignments as Detailer, Recruiter,
Instructor
• Get involved. Actively support your command. Take on significant key
collateral duties – (Career Counselor, Drug/Alcohol Programs Advisor,
Command Assessment Team)
Performance Evaluations
• Eval should have data and metrics (numbers):
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How many
How fast
How far
How much
It has to say more than you’re “the best Sailor/Chief on the waterfront!”
“Every leader will be evaluated based upon their commitment, first
to the mission and second, growing and developing our people.”
- ADM Vern Clark, CNO
Don’t forget to...
• Review your record to ensure:
• Your awards, completion of college and military schools are
properly documented in your service record and evaluations
• Prepare for the officer interview board
• Be prepared to answer varied questions about what assignments
you can expect as an officer, goals, contributions, what tours you
should pursue, promotion opportunity, and retirement laws
• Review the officer Perspective Bulletins (same as Link bulletin),
particularly the LDO/CWO “Mustang News” section. Also review
the individual LDO/CWO detailer articles
• If you are a PO1, you must pass the CPO exam.
Application
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DO NOT deviate from OPNAVINST 1420.1A
Use the sample format
Have your application reviewed by others
You are responsible for your portion of the application, but
not your CO’s endorsement
Applications must be postmarked not later than the date
specified in the annual LDO/CWO program announcement
NAVADMIN. (Typically, 15 August; last year, 1 November)
Additional information must be postmarked not later than
the date specified in the annual LDO/CWO program
announcement NAVADMIN. (Typically, 1 December)
“I desire to become an LDO or CWO
because….”
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Use your own words
Skip the “flowery” words and speak from your heart
Remember, there will be members on the board who are LDOs
and CWOs and they know what you should have done in terms
of training, assignments, qualifications, and performance for
the designator you are applying for
The board meets for 2-3 weeks in January and the results are
usually released in late January
If selected, be prepared to go to sea! The majority of junior
LDO and CWO billets are at sea, not ashore
New LDOs and CWOs will attend the five-week Officer
Indoctrination Course (Mustang University) in Pensacola, FL
(Line) or Athens, GA (Staff).
Why become an LDO or CWO?
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Your chance to take charge and make a difference!
Opportunity to lead Sailors, Chiefs, other Officers
Challenging assignments
Increased responsibility and authority
Pride
Because you’re a highly qualified leader and subject
matter expert who possesses many highly honed technical
skills
“7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE SAILORS”
 Sustained superior performance
 Challenging and diversified assignments (the hard jobs)
 Continued personal and professional education and development
 Command and community involvement (team player)
 Appearance and physical fitness (squared-away & gung-ho)
 Leadership and maturity (do the right thing)
 Goal-oriented (initiative)
TIMELINE
 15 Mar 05: Special Request Chit to CO
 01 Apr 05: Application package to Admin
 01 May 05: Interviewer’s Appraisal Board
 01 Jun 05: CO’s endorsement prepared
 15 Aug 05: Mailing deadline (???)
 XX Jan 06: Selection board convenes
 XX Feb 06: Results announced by NAVADMIN
QUIZ TIME!
Your chance to take charge and make a difference!
• Challenging assignments
• Responsibility
Q: To be eligible for LDO, a candidate must have at least ___ years
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service, but not more than ___ of active naval service?
• Accountability
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be eligible for CWO, a candidate must complete at least ___
years of service, but not more than ___ years of active duty?
• A commissioned officer-- one of the few selected
based
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and not
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QUIZ TIME!
Your chance to take charge and make a difference!
• Challenging assignments
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Q: What Navy instruction governs the LDO/CWO programs?
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Addendums to applications may be sent as late as _____________.
CONTACTS/RESOURCES
BuPers Contacts:
OCM – CAPT James Thompson, 901-874-3042 (DSN 882); james.a.thompson@navy.mil
AOCM – CWO4 Moe Kehrer, 901-874-3044 (DSN 882); moe.kehrer@navy.mil
On the Web: www.npc.navy.mil/Officer/LDOCWOCommunityManager/
Local Contact:
LT David Boisselle, VFA-15, NAS Oceana, 433-5048 or david.j.boisselle@navy.mil
Hampton Roads Navy Mustang Association: www.geocities.com/hrnma
In the Navy, a Mustang is an officer who has promoted
up from the ranks of Navy enlisted personnel through an in-service
procurement program, with no interruption of his or her active duty
status. It is also understood that the Mustang Officer was a career
Sailor, and normally wears one or more Good Conduct Medals.