limited duty officer and chief warrant officer

1. 1 Limited Duty Officer&Chief Warrant OfficerApplicant Brief

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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

6. 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 SURFACE AVIATION 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

9. 9 Chief Warrant Officer

10. 10 CWO Eligibility Same requirements for LDO except: Complete at least 12 but not more than 22 (recent change) years of active duty prior to 1 Oct of FY year for which applying. 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. CPO select or above.

11. CWO Designators SURFACE SUBMARINE 711X BOATSWAIN 720X DIVER 712X OPERATIONS 723X ENGINEER TECH 713X ENGINEER TECH 726X ORDNANCE TECH 715X SPECIAL WARFARE 728X ELECTRONICS TECH 716X ORDNANCE 717X SW COMBATANT-CRAFT GENERAL SERIES CREWMAN 740X NUCLEAR POWER 718X ELECTRONICS 741X ADMIN ASST 742X DATA PROCESSING/COMM AVIATION 743X BANDMASTER 731X DECK 744X IW 732X OPERATIONS 745X INTEL 734X MAINTENANCE 748X EOD TECH 736X ORDNANCE 749X PHYS SEC 738X AVIONICS STAFF CORPS 751X SUPPLY 752X FOOD SERVICE 753X CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS

12. 12 Profile of Typical LDO Select

13. 13 Profile of Typical CWO Select

14. 14 Common Characteristics of LDO/CWO Selectees

15. 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��good mix of duty stations and jobs is important. Seek leadership positions: LPO, LCPO Earn all possible professional and warfare qualifications Complete formal education and correspondence courses Get out of your comfort zone. Qualify on as many watch qualifications as you can. Do correspondence courses on ratings in other work centers you may be in charge of. 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)

16. 16 Don�t get discouraged!(It may take 2 or 3 times before you get selected)

17. Performance Evaluations What�s important: Sustained superior performance Demonstrated leadership Technical Expertise (CWO applicant�s) Personal accomplishments (quals, education) Promotion Recommendation (EP w/peer ranking; LDO/CWO potential Complete formal education and correspondence courses

18. Performance Evaluations Evaluations should have data and metrics (numbers): How many How fast How far How much The eval has to explain to the reader why you�re �the best Sailor/Chief on the waterfront!�

19. 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 and NKO. Also review the individual LDO/CWO detailer articles What can you bring to the LDO/CWO community. You vs I. If you are a PO1, you must pass the CPO exam.

20. 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)

21. 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. 21

22. 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) 22

24. �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

25. 25 Recommended Timeline

26. 26 Monetary Benefits

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28. 28 Base Pay Comparison

29. 29 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

31. 31 Promotion Benefits

32. 32 LDO Promotion Opportunity These are our current flow points for each grade and the percentage of opportunity for selection. Our flow points are consistent with the URL in terms of remaining with DOPMA guidelines. For the first time we are within guidelines for O-6. I have also increased the size of each zone for all control grades and increased the % of Opportunity. Promotion opportunity for CWO3 and CWO4 has increased to 95 and 90 percent respectively. These are our current flow points for each grade and the percentage of opportunity for selection. Our flow points are consistent with the URL in terms of remaining with DOPMA guidelines. For the first time we are within guidelines for O-6. I have also increased the size of each zone for all control grades and increased the % of Opportunity. Promotion opportunity for CWO3 and CWO4 has increased to 95 and 90 percent respectively.

33. 33 CWO Promotion Opportunity

34. FY 11 LDO/CWO Procurement Board Lessons

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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 38 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.

39. Selection by Paygrade LDO

40. Selection by Paygrade CWO

41. 41 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.

42. 42 Summary

43. 43 Summary The competitive selection process that the LDO/CWO community employs is a significant tool in the Navy�s �Strategy for the People� and ensures we retain, select, and promote our strongest performers. 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. Board packages reflect that commands support the program by only sending the best and brightest for consideration.

44. 44 CONTACTS/RESOURCES

45. 45 Questions?Are you convinced?