A Limited Duty Officer (LDO) is an officer who was selected for commissioning based on his/her skill and expertise, and is not required to have a bachelor’s degree. The term "Limited Duty" refers not to an LDO's authority, but rather the LDO's career progression and restrictions.

1. 1 Limited Duty Officer&Chief Warrant OfficerApplicant Brief

2. Introductions 2

3. Objectives What is a Limited Duty / Chief Warrant Officer Why become a LDO / CWO Eligibility requirements Designators Typical profile / common characteristics of a selectee Preparing (interview, evaluations, application) Monetary and promotion benefits Feedback from this year’s selection board Convince you to apply 3

4. What is a LDO / CWO A Limited Duty Officer (LDO) is an officer who was selected for commissioning based on his/her skill and expertise, and is not required to have a bachelor’s degree. The term "Limited Duty" refers not to an LDO's authority, but rather the LDO's career progression and restrictions. LDO’s, prior to WWII, could only advance as far as lieutenant. Later an LDO could be promoted to commander. In the 1990s the ceiling was raised to Captain. Unlike the Unrestricted Line Officers, LDOs cannot command a warship, aviation squadron, or auxiliary vessel. However, many LDOs command ashore activities 4

5. LDO/CWO PROGRAM The Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer programs provide our Navy with: - Proven Leaders and Sustained Superior Performers - Technical experts looking for new and rewarding challenges - War Fighters who bring extensive experience to the wardroom

6. Why become an LDO or CWO? Your chance to take charge and make a difference! Opportunity to lead Sailors, Chiefs, other Officers Challenging assignments Increased responsibility and authority Because you’re a highly qualified leader and subject matter expert who possesses many highly honed technical skills

7. LDO EligibilityOPNAVINST 1420.1B U.S. citizen No court martial or civilian conviction for other than minor offenses or NJP for 3 years prior to 1 October of year applying Serving on active duty High school graduate or GED Meet physical standards. Also, applicants must meet physical fitness standards of satisfactory-medium or higher at the time of application and appointment. Must be recommended by commanding officer At least 8, but not more than 16 years of active naval service prior to 1 Oct of year of FY for which applying. IAW NAVDMIN 261/10, TIS > 16 years may request a waiver (waivers for > 16.5 years will not be granted). No age restriction Serving as a MCPO, SCPO, CPO or PO1. PO1s must complete all eligibility requirements for E-7 (except TIR and Leadership Training Continuum) and must successfully compete in the annual Navy-wide examination for advancement to CPO and receive a minimum final multiple required for E-7 selection board eligibility.

8. LDO Designators SURFACEAVIATION 611X DECK 631X DECT 612X OPS 632X OPERATIONS 613X ENGR/REPAIR 633X MAINTENANCE 615X SPEC WAR 636X ORDNANCE 616X ORDNANCE 639X AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 618X ELECTRONICS SUBMARINE GENERAL SERIES 623X ENG 640X NUC PWR 645X INTEL 626X ORD 641X ADMIN 646X OCEANO 628X ELECT 642X ADP/COMM 647X PHOTO 629X COMM 643X BAND 648X EOD STAFF CORPS 644X IW 649X SEC 651X SUPPLY 653X CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS

11. NAVADMIN 261/10: For FY12 board only, CWO TIS waivers up to 24 years will be considered. Waivers for > 24 years will not be granted.

14. Total Years of Active Service: 12.9 years

15. Average rank: E-7 (71.3%)

16. Average years of total education completed: 13.2 years

17. Warfare qualified: Yes (100%)

18. Average personal awards (NCM/NAM/FLOC): 3-5

19. Average total number of duty stations: 4.7

20. Prior Recruiting/RTC/Instructor tours: 30%

21. Average number of sea/overseas tours completed: 3

24. Total Years of Active Service: 17.1 years

26. Warfare qualified: Yes (100%)

27. Average personal awards (NCM/NAM/FLOC): 4 - 6

28. Average total number of duty stations: 6

29. Prior Recruiting/RTC/Instructor Tours: 52%

30. Average number of sea/overseas tours completed: 4

33. Consistent break-outs in fitness reports with top rankings.

34. Good pattern of sea/shore/overseas rotation with an emphasis on increased responsibility.

35. Successfully served in challenging key leadership and technical proficiency positions.

36. Evidence of continued education, personal and professional development.

37. Attainment of professional qualifications and/or experience

38. For example:

39. Surface Engineers (613X) ... EOOW qualification and other senior watch stations

40. Surface Operations (612X) … Combat Information Center Watch Officer qualification

41. Surface Deck (611X) … bridge watch stations, UNREP rig captain, well-deck operation qualifications, etc.

42. Communications (642X) ... C4I and LAN administration experience

45. Selection is determined on a numerical process

46. Points awarded for:

47. Applicant’s package and CO’s endorsement

48. Evaluations

49. Duty Assignments and Demonstration of Technical Knowledge

50. Leadership and Maturity

51. Training and Education (both military and civilian)

52. Awards and Qualifications

53. Command and Community Involvement

56. How fast

57. How far

58. How much

60. Review the officer Perspective Bulletins (same as Link bulletin), particularly the LDO/CWO “Mustang News” section and NKO. Also review the individual LDO/CWO detailer articles

61. What can you bring to the LDO/CWO community. You vs I.If you are a PO1, you must pass the CPO exam.

62. Questions about the program?

63. Application Use NAVADMIN 261/10 and OPNAVINST 1420.1B. If conflicts are noted between the NAVADMIN and OPNAVINST 1420.1b, the NAVADMIN takes precedence. Use the checklist (Appendix F) Recommend you have your application reviewed by an LDO/CWO in the Designator you are applying for 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, 1 October) Additional information must be postmarked not later than the date specified in the annual LDO/CWO program announcement NAVADMIN. (Typically, 1 December)

64. NAVADMIN 261/10 Applications must be postmarked NLT 1 Oct 10. Supplemental info postmarked NLT 1 Dec 10 Commands must ensure a copy of the most recent periodic eval is copied in the application or sent to the board. First class petty officers must submit their 15 Nov evaluation. Time in service (TIS) must be computed to 1 Oct 2011. LDO applicants with TIS > 16 years may request a waiver in part 3 of their personal statement. TIS waviers > 16.5 years will not be granted. CWO TIS waivers up to 24 years will be considered for the FY12 board only. Waivers for TIS > 24 years will not be granted. 22

65. NAVADMIN 261/10 – cont’d For FY13 and later, CWO TIS maximum will be 22 years total active service. E-7s and E-8s selected for CWO will be appointed to CWO2. E-9s (regardless of TIG) selected for CWO will be appointed to CWO3. CWO to LTJG applications will accepted for the following designators only: 718X, 728X, 731X, and 738X. CWO applicants for LDO must have at least 2 years TIG and 14 – 16 years total active service as of 1 Oct 11. The FY12 board will consider applicants for cyber CWO (743X). Navy Diver applicants applying for 720X must meet requirements in MILPERSMA 1220-100 para 18.B.(5) 23

67. “I desire to become an LDO or CWO because” Use your own words Skip the “flowery” words and speak from your heart Remember, there will be members on the board who are LDO’s and CWO’s and they know what you should have done in terms of training, assignments, qualifications, and performance for the designator you are applying for You are “WORLD WIDE ASSIGNABLE” and are ready to tackle the tough jobs

69. 01 May: Application package to Admin

70. 01 Jun: Interviewer’s Appraisal Board

71. 01 Jul: CO’s endorsement prepared

72. 01 Oct: Package deadline NLT

73. XX Jan: Selection board convenes

76. Currently

77. $10K/YR

78. The facts:

79. E-7 Commissions as O-1E

80. O-2E at 2 YCS

81. O-3E at 4 YCS*Based on FY06 Pay Tables Your “today spending dollars” just increased $372.90 per month in base pay! ($1,269.10 at 2 YCS, $2,294.10 at 4 YCS). Immediate retirement benefit increase of $2,060.40/month or over $24,724.80/YR

82. 29 Base Pay Comparison

83. 30 Retirement Benefits Retirement Pay 75% cap at 30 years lifted 06 and above receive longevity pay increase over 30 2.5% a year after 30 Statutory retirement pay grade limits remain the same

84. SUB/NUC PWR LDO/CWO Community Retirement Benefits Larger Retirement Equals Larger Cola!

85. 32 Promotion Benefits

87. CDR 15.4 YRS TCS 50% Opportunity

88. LCDR 9.6 YRS TCS 70% Opportunity

89. LT 4 YRS TCS Fully Qualified

91. CWO4 8 YRS TCS 85% Opportunity

93. FITREP/EVAL Basics Demonstrate Core Competency in Leadership/Management Technical (include senior watchstander) Identified in FITRE/ EVAL or Awards

94. FITREP/EVAL Basics Fitrep breakout above CO average Hard ( “My #1”) or soft breakout (“My # 3 of 19”) important CO Endorsement and Senior LDO board member recommendation should be consistent Senior LDO Board member break out is important

95. Other Basics Job Assignments- who is excelling in the hard jobs? (Sea/Shore rotation, overseas jobs, Prototype, operating plant C School) Education not a requirement but a definite + Dependent on the Sea/Shore

96. 39 Six Common Characteristics of LDO/CWO Selectees Sustained superior performance in all assignments… consistent break-outs in evaluations/fitness reports with strong CO’s endorsement. Good Sea/Shore/Overseas rotation for the specific rating with an emphasis on increased responsibility and leadership. Successfully served in challenging key leadership positions to include IA/GSA assignments. Successfully demonstrated technical proficiency. Evidence of continued education, personal, and professional development. Attainment of professional qualifications and experience relating to the designator applied for.

97. Selection by Paygrade LDO

98. Selection by Paygrade CWO

99. 42 Guidance for applicants for future boards Work to get the top spots on fitness reports/evaluations. Break-outs are extremely important. Continue working on your education and professional qualifications. Get out of your comfort zone. Qualify as many watchstations as you can, do correspondence courses on ratings and work centers other than your own. If you are an instructor, get your Master Training Specialist (MTS). Go after billets in recruiting, instructor duty, recruit division command, etc. Board members focus on the strength of the evaluations, promotion rankings, command endorsement, interview appraisal sheets, leadership traits and the jobs you have held. Good mix of duty stations and jobs held is important. Warfare qualifications, watchstations qualifications, awards, sustained superior performance in out of rate assignments such as recruiting, instructor, etc., all earn major points.

101. Qualify for watchstations in your rating to the maximum level your rank will allow.

102. Qualifying for watchstations outside your rate and ranking is a plus once you have max”d out in your parent rating qualifications.

103. IA/GSA assignments, recruiting, recruit division command, instructor duty a plus++.

104. If you are an instructor, get your Master Training Specialist (MTS).

105. Continue to work on higher education.

107. Selection to LDO or CWO is a benchmark in one’s career and reflects the Navy’s value in sustained superior performance, leadership, and integrity.

109. 46 Questions?Are you convinced?