1.
LIMITED DUTY OFFICER and CHIEF
WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING
BRIEF
CAPT Jim Elizares
United States Navy Reserve
April 2015

2.
Mentor a Sailor…
…to the bright side!

3.
Give Them The Why:
• The opportunity to lead
• Increased responsibilities, including Command
• Far more voluntary Mobilization, ADSW, ADT and training
opportunities
• The ability to effect real change in the U.S. Navy
• ‘All Fully Qualified’ promotions to W3 or 03E
(Far higher selection percentages for W4 and O4 than
to SCPO and MCPO, too!)
• Prestige and benefits of being a Naval Officer
• Management training and experience you can apply to your
civilian career
• The money…

4.
FY17 Chief Warrant Officer
Opportunities
• Surface
– 711x Boatswain
– 712x Operations
(NGLO)
– 713x Engineering
– 716x Ordnance
• IDC
– 742x Info Systems
– 744x Info Warfare
– 745x Intelligence
• Expeditionary
– 715x Spec War
– 717x Combat Craft

5.
FY17 Limited Duty Officer
Opportunities
• Sub-Surface
– 623x Engineering
– 626x Ordnance
– 628x Electronics
– 629x Communications
• Expeditionary
– 653x Civil Engineer
– 649x Security
• Aviation
– 633x Maintenance
• IDC
– 642x Info Systems
– 645x Intelligence
• Services
– 641x
Administration

6.
Common Selection Characteristics…
• Sustained superior performers!
• Consistent break-outs in evaluations
• Successful in key leadership and technical positions
• Continued education, personal and professional
development
• Equivalent civilian experience and expertise
• Warfare qualified (where possible)
• Challenging and diversified assignments
• Active component support (IA/Mob, ADSW, ADT)
• Physical fitness
• Instructor duty

7.
LDO Eligibility Requirements
• 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 14 years of naval service prior to 1
October of year of FY for which applying. Time in Service (TIS)
waivers are considered by the OCM on a case-by-case basis. TIS is
based on ‘good years’ of qualifying service towards a non-regular
retirement.
• No age restriction
• Serving as a MCPO, SCPO, CPO or PO1
• PO1s must have at least one year TIR as of 1 October of the year
application is made, complete all eligibility requirements for E-7
except TIR, take E-7 exam and pass with selection board eligible
result

8.
CWO Eligibility Requirements
• 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
• Complete at least 14 but not more than 20 years prior to 1
Oct of FY for which applying. Time in Service (TIS) waivers
are considered by the OCM on a case-by-case basis. TIS is
based on ‘good years’ of qualifying service towards a non-
regular retirement.
• No age restriction
• Serving as a MCPO, SCPO or CPO

9.
What are my chances?
FY-2016 LDO Selections…
Designator Quota Selected
Engineering/Repair - Sub (623x) 2 1
Ordnance - Sub (626x) 1 0
Electronics - Sub (628x) 1 0
Communications - Sub (629x) 1 0
Aviation Maintenance (633x) 4 0
Administration (641x) 4 4
Information Systems (642x) 5 2
Intelligence (645x) 17 6
Security (649x) 14 11
Civil Engineer (653x) 1 1
TOTAL 50 25

10.
What are my chances?
FY-2016 CWO Selections…
Designator Quota Selected
Boatswain (711x) 6 1
Operations Tech, Surface (712x) 4 2
Engineering Tech, Surface (713x) 6 0
Special Warfare Tech (715x) 2 0
Ordnance Tech, Surface (716x) 3 2
SPECWAR Combat Craft (717x) 1 0
Aviation Maintenance Tech (733x) 2 1
Information Systems Tech (742x) 1 0
Information Warfare Tech (744x) 3 2
Intelligence Tech (745x) 12 1
TOTAL 40 9

11.
Recommended Timeline
• 15 May xx: Special Request Chit to CO
• 15 Jun xx: Application package to Admin
• 01 Jul xx: Interviewer’s Appraisal Board
• 01 Aug xx: CO’s endorsement prepared
• 01 Sep xx: Completed package with CO’s draft
endorsement submitted to mentor for review
• 01 Oct xx: Package submission deadline
• XX Jan xx: Selection board convenes
• XX Mar xx: Results announced by NAVADMIN
(This represents the optimum timeline for a smooth application process)

12.
Applicant/Mentor Guidance
• Do NOT deviate from OPNAVINST 1420.1B, unless otherwise directed by
NAVADMIN
• (Note: Change 1 is in draft form and due out summer 2015)
• Reservists must also review OPNAVINST 1120.12
• Use the sample format
• Recommend you have your application reviewed by an LDO/CWO in the
Designator you are applying for – better still, find a mentor!
• 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, 01
October)
• Additional information must be postmarked not later than the date
specified in the annual LDO/CWO program announcement NAVADMIN.
(Typically, 01 December)

13.
• Interview Appraisal Boards - endorsement by the
community
• Set up by your CO or Appointed Command Coordinator
with LDOs/CWOs in the designator you are applying for
• Minimum of 3 required (can have up to 5)
• Appraisal sheets belong to the CO not the applicant
• CO’s Endorsement - acknowledges your performance, is
unconstrained so provide a well written draft to your CO
• CO can highlight your victories and precept language
• CO can explain and address past negatives, if needed
• Personal Statements - your opportunity to speak directly to
the board
• Explain why this program personally appeals to you
• Should be genuine and heartfelt
• DO NOT provide the definition of an LDO/CWO

14.
• Use your own words
• Remember, the majority of the board members
are LDOs and CWOs - 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 early March
• If selected, be prepared to travel to your drill
assignment
• New RC LDOs and CWOs attend the Direct
Commission Officer (DCO) course at Newport, RI
Applicant/Mentor Guidance

15.
“Show me the money”
MCPO
30 years of service
4060 Retirement Points
$1,887 per month
$22,652 per year
CWO5
33 years of service*
4360 Retirement Points
$2,488 per month
$29,861 per year
Captain
38 years of service
4860 Retirement Points
$3,507 per month
$42,095 per year
Calculated on 2014 Pay Scale and “High Three”
(Actual amounts will vary based on personal circumstances, but an O-6 with 38
years will receive roughly double that of an E-9 with 30 years…)
* With an approved waiver to exceed 30 years TIS

16.
Points of Contact:
For general questions, or to locate a mentor, contact:
CWO2 Richard Townsend - RC LDO/CWO Recruiting Action Officer
Cell: (202) 650-7768, Email: richard.townsend@navy.mil
For Community Management information (including TIS waiver requests), contact:
LCDR Ryan Mudd - RC LDO/CWO OCM, BUPERS-318
Phone: (901) 874-3291, Email: ryan.mudd@navy.mil
For procurement administration questions, contact:
Reserve Administration Boards Manager
Navy Personnel Command (PERS-92)
Phone: (901) 874-3209
Community Senior Leader
CAPT Jim Elizares - RC LDO/CWO Community Senior Leader
Cell: (775) 843-8140, Email: james.f.elizares@navy.mil
Visit the Navy Reserve LDO SharePoint site at:
https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/coi/Navy_Reserve_LDO_CWO_Community/default.aspx