This is directed at all of my Reserve Component Chief Petty Officer shipmates: “Do you want to take COMMAND? Can you be entrusted to stand tall under pressure? If you are a Chief then the answer must be a resounding “Aye, Aye!” Would you like to drill/serve your country past the maximum 30 years of TIS allowed for enlisted personnel? Do you have what it takes to wear "eagles" on your collar or be a CWO5? Would you like to increase your retirement pay by 50% or even 100%? If you are an E-7 through E-9 with the desire to reach for one of the most demanding and satisfying positions in the Navy, the Limited Duty Officer or Chief Warrant Officer Commissioning Program may be for you. The RC LDO/CWO program is actively seeking candidates with the “right stuff”. The RC CWO program is in particular need of support from the CPO mess. We are approximately 50% manned in our RC CWO inventory and we are losing folks almost as fast as we are “making” them. The RC LDO situation is a bit better, but not by much. So the fleet has an incentive to get as many highly qualified candidates into those billets as possible. If you are a Reserve Component Chief Petty Officer and are interested in the RC LDO/CWO program, then now is the time to take the next step. The following designator/career fields are OPEN: 623X (LDO SUB REPAIR) 626X (LDO SUB ORDNANCE) 628X (LDO SUB ELEX) 629X (LDO SUB COMMS) 633X (LDO AV MAINT) 641X (LDO ADMIN) 642X (LDO INFO PRO) 645X (LDO INTEL) 649X (LDO SECURITY) 653X (LDO CEC) 711X (SURF DECK CWO) 712X (SURF OPS CWO) 713X (SURF REP CWO) 715X (SEAL CWO) 716X (SURF ORD CWO) 717X (SWCC CWO) 742X (INFO TECH CWO) 744X (INFO WARFARE CWO) 745X (INTEL CWO) Any interested applicants should take a look at the attached program flyer for more information. Anyone that does NOT already have an RC LDO/CWO mentor to assist with application preparation and the interview appraisal process should immediately contact our Recruiting Action Officer for assistance: CWO2 Richard Townsend: richard.townsend@navy.mil Applications are due NLT 01OCT2015, so time is running short. The fleet needs you now. I am "living proof" of what the program offers. It worked for me and it can work for you too. Please pass the word. R, CAPT Jim Elizares ("commissioned CPO", Anchors earned in 1985) RC LDO/CWO Community Leader “Mustangs Earn it Everyday” jameselizares@yahoo.com james.f.elizares@navy.mil

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