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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.2, ACTIVE DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER,
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER AND WARRANT OFFICER PROGRAMS.
REF B IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED
PERSONNEL OF THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of applications
from highly qualified and motivated E5 through E9 Active Duty (AD)
and Training and Administration of the Reserves personnel for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Limited Duty Officer (LDO), Chief Warrant
Officer (CWO), and Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) programs. Where
conflicts with reference (a) exist, this NAVADMIN takes precedence.
The FY26 AD LDO and CWO ISPB board number is 26181. The FY26 AD
Nuclear LDO In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB) number is 26182.
2. For the most current information concerning eligible
designators refer to enclosure (2) of reference (a).
3. Eligibility. All applicants for the LDO, CWO, and WO1 programs
must have a security clearance prior to commissioning, be able to
complete operational duty screening, and be worldwide assignable.
a. Refer to pages 5 and 6 of reference (a) for Time In Service
(TIS) and time in grade requirements.
(1) WO1 (784X only). Six to 14 years TIS for E5 and above.
Cyber Warrant Officer WO1 (784X) applicants refer to the eligibility
requirements listed in enclosure (2) of reference (a). TIS waivers
will not be considered for 7841 WO1 applications.
(2) TIS waivers will be only considered for up to 180 days
beyond the max number of years for the board you are applying (14
for LDO and 20 for CWO). Furthermore, TIS waivers will not be
considered for minimum years of service (eight or 14 years depending
on the board you are applying).
(a) TIS waivers must be submitted to
ldocwoocm.fct@navy.mil no later than 15 July 2024 for adjudication.
Waiver applications received after 15 July 2024 will not be
considered. The TIS waiver template is available at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-
Management/Officer/Active-OCM/LDO-CWO/Applicant-Information/.
NOTE: The waiver approval letter must be submitted as an enclosure to the
application.
b. E6 evaluations due 15 November 2024 will be submitted as an
addendum in the guidelines of this NAVADMIN.
c. Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) CWO (715X) applicants will be
considered for selection in one of two Core Competency Areas (CCA):
SEAL CORE or SEAL SDV. To apply, applicants must request a primary
CCA and those holding qualifying Navy Enlisted Classifications
(NEC) in both fields may request a secondary CCA (i.e., 715X
CORE/715X SDV).
d. Intelligence CWO (783X) applicants will be considered for
selection into one of three CCA: CI/HUMINT, GEOINT/Targeting, or
OPINTEL. To apply, applicants must request a primary CCA, and those
holding qualifying NEC in more than one field may request a
secondary CCA (e.g., 783X CI/HUMINT/783X OPINTEL).
e. E6s serving in congressionally designated combat zones and
approved contingency operations areas that meet the conditions of
reference (b) are also eligible for LDO if all other eligibility
requirements are met.
f. Due to ongoing rating mergers and realignments, eligible
Sailors are encouraged to apply for the designator for which they
have extensive documented technical expertise and leadership
experience in their enlisted service records, regardless of the
current rating. However, special attention should be given to the
guidance in enclosure (2) of reference (a) and to the designator
discrete requirements (available on the MyNavy HR LDO CWO Applicant
Information web page).
g. Applicants must maintain eligibility throughout the
selection and commissioning process. Applicants who are deemed
ineligible after applying must be declared ineligible by their
current Commanding Officer (CO) or Officer in Charge (OIC). A
sample removal of recommendation format is located at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-
CWO/.
h. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applicants who are deemed
ineligible must be declared ineligible by their current CO via
letter to the Nuclear Propulsion Program Manager (OPNAV N133).
4. Paragraph 6 of reference (a) provides amplifying guidance and
direction to CO and OIC for appraisal boards (Not required for
Nuclear Power LDO 620X) and interview panel member selection.
a. The names of the approved appraisal board members must be
included in the CO/OIC endorsement. Every effort (including
teleconference media) should be made to ensure the senior board
member is from the LDO or CWO designator's competitive category for
which the applicant is applying.
b. Interview appraisal board member preparation for applicant
appraisal boards is an important part of the board process.
Review of the application, review of discrete requirements for
the applicant designator, having well thought out questions on
technical expertise, leadership, and knowledge of the designator for
which the candidate is applying, to include future career path if
selected, are all great examples of board member preparation.
c. The technical knowledge and potential blocks on the
Interview Appraisal Sheets (NAVCRUIT 1131/5 (Rev. 04-2024) must be
marked for LDO and CWO candidates.
d. Each appraisal must contain the names of all three-panel
members. NAVCRUIT 1131/5 (Rev. 04-2024) is located at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-
CWO/.
e. Fit with community qualifications block is not required to
be filled out.
5. Application Submission. Communication to the board (e.g.,
application, addendums, etc.) should originate from the applicant
via their CO. However, it is acceptable for the command to submit
an applicant's package on his or her behalf, provided that the
package has been endorsed by the CO and the applicant has been
provided a copy of their entire package prior to submission.
Information received that is not under the cover letter of the
applicant (e.g., third-party correspondence) and endorsed by the
command, or not received by the MyNavy Career Center (MNCC) by the
established deadline(s) will not be presented to the board.
a. The application template and sample addendum letter (both
with sample CO/OIC endorsement) are located at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-
CWO/. NOTE: For board processing purposes the
full social security number of the applicant is required on both the
application and endorsement.
b. All applications must include a command-endorsed LDO/CWO
Eligibility Checklist (NAVPERS 1420). The checklist is located at
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-
CWO/.
c. Each applicant and CO/OIC must ensure applications and
addendums are complete and accurate. Incomplete applications could
result in non-selection. The application endorsement and any
addendum must be signed by the CO/OIC of the applicant or the
*Acting* CO.
d. CO/OIC endorsements must contain the following statement:
*Applicant meets all requirements outlined in OPNAVINST 1420.2,
NAVADMIN XXX/24, the physical fitness standards of OPNAVINST
6110.1K, and is worldwide assignable.* The endorsements must be on
command letterhead.
e. Applicants must ensure a copy of their most recent periodic
evaluation is included in the application or provided via addendum
for board review and continuity if it is not already in the
applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
f. Applicants must submit sequentially numbered enclosures to
the application and addendums, annotated on the bottom right corner
of each page with the last name and full social security number of
the applicant in the top right corner. Addendums must include a
command endorsement.
g. Applications must be received by MNCC no later than 1
October 2024. Submit applications via e-mail to
cscselboard@navy.mil. E-mails must be encrypted using a military e-
mail account to protect personally identifiable information (PII).
For a tutorial on loading certificates required for encrypting e-
mails, go to https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Community-
Management/Officer/Active-OCM/LDO-CWO/Applicant-Information/.
h. Applicants who are unable to submit applications as outlined
above due to current operational locations may mail their
application via USPS to the address listed below. When mailing PII,
individuals must use Privacy Act Data Cover Sheet (DD Form 2923) and
double wrap the package. DD Form 2923 may be accessed by using
the following web address:
https://www.disa.mil/-/media/Files/DISA/About/Privacy-Office/dd2923.pdf.
The inner package must be labeled with the
privacy warning *CUI - PRIVACY SENSITIVE*. Any misuse or
unauthorized disclosure may result in both civil and criminal
penalties.
i. Correspondence mailed via USPS must use the following address:
Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (BUPERS-074)
President, FY26 Active Duty LDO/CWO In-service
Procurement Board FY-26181 5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055
j. Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange (DoDSAFE)
and Electronic Submission of Selection Board (ESSBD) via BUPERS
Online are not supported or authorized means to submit applications
or addendums. Applicants who are unable to submit applications as
outlined in subparagraph 5.g. of this NAVADMIN must contact the
selection board sponsor at npc_ldo-cwo_selbd.fct@navy.mil for
alternate delivery methods.
k. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than 1
October 2024. Addendums to applications must be received no later
than 15 December 2024.
6. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applications must be sent to pers-
422b_desk.fct@navy.mil. Applications should be scanned and
submitted via encrypted email. Applicants who are unable to submit
applications as outlined due to operational commitments must contact
the selection board sponsor at nukeldo@navy.mil for alternate
delivery methods. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applicants will submit
in addition to their application:
a. Information applicants consider pertinent to their
application not contained in their OMPF.
b. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) E6 applicants must submit a copy of
their E7 examination profile sheet as enclosure (2) to their
application.
c. Engineering watch supervisor or propulsion plant watch
supervisor qualification as documented by NEC N33Z is required to
apply for Nuclear Power LDO (620X).
d. Sailors selected for Nuclear Power LDO (620X) will require a
separate technical interview at Naval reactors to receive a
commission. Sailors who do not complete a final technical interview
will maintain their enlisted status and will not be commissioned.
Additionally, these Sailors are ineligible to submit future
applications to the Nuclear Power LDO (620X) program. Technical
interviews will be scheduled by Nuclear Placement and Assignments
(PERS-422) and selectees notified via separate correspondence.
7. Board Convene Dates. The FY26 AD LDO and CWO ISPB and FY26 AD
Nuclear Power LDO ISPB will convene at dates to be determined in
January 2025 and February 2025. For the most current board dates,
visit https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Selection-Board-
Support/ and select *FY-26 board schedule* when available.
NOTE: The ESSBD paragraph on this web
page does not apply to the LDO/CWO ISPB.
8. For additional information, current application, eligibility
checklist, and interviewer's appraisal sheet, visit
https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-
CWO/. This site also contains guidance such as how to monitor receipt of
applications and addendums, status after PERS-803 review, and how to
reconcile application errors via addendum if items or corrections are
required for completeness or eligibility.
9. Points of Contact:
a. For all application/addendum and eligibility questions,
contact the ISPB Sponsor at (901) 874-3170/DSN 882, or via e-mail at
npc_ldo-cwo_selbd.fct@navy.mil.
b. For general LDO/CWO career path and policy questions contact
the LDO/CWO Officer Community Managers at (901) 874-2236/DSN 882, or
via email at ldocwoocm.fct@navy.mil.
c. For nuclear-trained Sailor application and eligibility
questions, contact the LDO/CWO Nuclear Officer Detailer, at (901)
874-3938/DSN 882, or via e-mail at nukeldo@navy.mil.
10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30
September 2025, whichever occurs first.
11. Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.//
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