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SUBJ/FY-24 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER
IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT BOARD//
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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.
REF B IS NAVADMIN 128/19, OFF-RAMP GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE COMPONENT SUBMARINE
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNATOR 6290 LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 014/18, UPDATED OFF-RAMP GUIDANCE FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE
COMPONENT INFORMATION WARFARE AND SUPPLY CORPS LIMITED DUTY
OFFICERS.
REF D IS OPNAVINST 1210.5B, LATERAL TRANSFER AND REDESIGNATION OF ACTIVE
COMPONENT OFFICERS IN THE NAVY.
REF E IS NAVADMIN 140/18, MODIFICATION OF THE NAVY CYBER WARRANT OFFICER
PROGRAM.
REF F IS BUPERSINST 1430.16G, ADVANCEMENT MANUAL FOR ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF
THE U.S. NAVY AND U.S. NAVY RESERVE.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces solicitation of applications from highly
qualified and motivated E-6 through E-9 Active-Duty (AD) and Training and
Administration of the Reserves (TAR) personnel for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY)
2024 Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) programs, and
E-5 and above for the FY-24 AD Warrant Officer (WO1) program. Where
conflicts with reference (a) exist, this NAVADMIN takes precedence.
2. For the most current information concerning open designator codes, visit
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career- planning/commissioning-programs, click
the *Limited Duty Officer & Chief Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement
Board* link and scroll down to the *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service
Procurement Board click here* link, then select Applicant Information link,
then select current LDO and CWO designators link.
3. Eligibility. All applicants for the LDO, CWO and WO1 programs must have
a security clearance prior to commissioning, must be able to complete
operational duty screening and must be worldwide assignable. Updated policy
guidance to reference (a):
a. All time-in-service (TIS) and time-in-grade (TIG) requirements for
the FY-24 Active-Duty LDO and CWO In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB) will be
computed to 1 October 2023.
b. TIS and TIG requirements are:
(1) LDO: 8-14 years TIS and 1 year TIG for E-6 and above. TIS waivers
will be considered up to 180 days beyond 14 years for LDO applicants. No
further exceptions will be entertained.
(2) Applicants for LDO off-ramp designators (629X and 651X) may apply
with up to 15 years of service and must understand designator specific off-
ramp requirements and procedures defined in references (b) through (d). TIS
waivers will not be considered or exceptions granted for off-ramp
designators.
(3) Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applicants may apply with up to 16 years
of service. TIS waivers will not be considered or exceptions granted.
(4) CWO3: 14 to 22 years TIS and one day TIG as an E-9 as of
2 January 2023. TIS waivers will be considered up to 180 days beyond 22
years for CWO3 applicants. No further exceptions will be entertained.
(5) CWO2: 14 to 20 years TIS for E-6 selected for E-7, E-7 and E-8
(includes frocked E-9s). TIS waivers will be considered up to 180 days
beyond 20 years for CWO applicants. No further exceptions will be
entertained.
(6) Due to the FY-23 Enlisted Selection Board schedule for Active E-
7, First Class Petty Officers awaiting Chief Petty Officer (CPO) results to
apply for CWO are encouraged to apply and submit their application by the 1
October 2022 deadline with the following guidelines:
(a) Commands are directed to proceed with the application process
for these applicants as outlined in this NAVADMIN.
(b) First Class Petty Officers awaiting CPO selection results
must add the following statement at the top of the Commanding Officers
endorsement: *Member is awaiting CPO results.* PERS-803 will set aside these
applications until CPO results are announced.
(c) First Class Petty Officer evaluations due 15 November 2022
will be submitted as an addendum per guidelines of this NAVADMIN. If
selected for CPO and the pinning date is after receiving a 15 November 2022
periodic First Class evaluation, the close-out eval is not required to be
submitted as an addendum. Submit the close-out evaluation as an addendum if a
periodic First Class evaluation was not received. Once all of the CPO
results are announced, PERS-803 will integrate or remove those
records/applications accordingly.
(7) WO1 (784X only): 6 to 14 years TIS for E-5 and above. TIS waivers
will not be considered or exceptions granted. Cyber Warrant Officer WO1
(784X) applicants refer to eligibility requirements listed in reference (e).
c. To support career progression models and maximize the
return on investment for the Navy, TIS waivers must be submitted to
ldocwoocm.fct@navy.mil before 15 July 2022 for adjudication. Approved
waivers must be submitted with the application.
d. Intelligence CWO (783X) applicants will be considered for selection
into one of three Core Competency Areas (CCA): CI/HUMINT, GEOINT/Targeting or
OPINTEL. In order to apply, applicants must request a primary CCA and those
holding qualifying Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) in more than one field
may request a secondary CCA (i.e., 783X CI/HUMINT / 783X OPINTEL).
e. First Class Petty Officers serving in congressionally designated
combat zones and approved contingency operations areas that meet the
conditions of reference (f) are also eligible for LDO if all other
eligibility requirements are met.
f. Due to ongoing rating mergers or 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 current rating. However, special attention
should be given to the guidance in chapter 7, subparagraph 9c of reference
(a) and discrete requirements.
g. Applicants for designators outlined in reference (a) that
have color perception requirements shall have test results
documented as a telephone consult in Armed Forces Health
Longitudinal Technology Application within the past 12 months, and
provide hard copy or have test results documented on standard form-
600 and submitted with application.
h. Applicants must maintain eligibility throughout the selection and
promotion process. Applicants who are deemed ineligible after submitting an
application must be declared ineligible by their current Commanding
Officer/Officer in Charge (CO/OIC). A sample removal of recommendation
format is located at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-
programs. Click through the following path of *Limited Duty Officer & Chief
Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Board* link, then *Active-Duty LDO/CWO
In-Service Procurement Board click here* link, then select Applicant
Information, then select LDO and CWO In- Service Procurement Board to
download the form (See Sample Letter of Abeyance or Removal of
Recommendation). 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. Appraisal Boards. (Not required for Nuclear Power LDO 620X) Active duty
interview appraisal boards will be coordinated and approved by the CO/OIC and
consist of three AD Naval Officers (LDOs or CWOs preferred). 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 family for
which the applicant is applying.
a. LDO applicants - it is highly recommended that the senior member of
the interview panel for applicants applying for LDO be an in-designator
commander (CDR) or above. If not available, a LDO CDR or above in another
designator can serve in this capacity with at least one board member from the
designator family. Officers who were CDR or Captain (CAPT) LDOs that
converted to another designator via the Without Board Action (WOBA) process
can serve as the senior member. In communities where there are no longer
senior LDOs within the community, a CDR or CAPT from the parent community can
act as the senior board member, (e.g., a Supply Corps (3100) CDR or CAPT
for Supply (651X)) applicants.
b. CWO applicants - it is highly recommended that the senior member of
the interview panel for applicants applying for CWO be an in-designator
CWO5. If not available, a LCDR (LDO preferred) or above can serve in this
capacity with at least one board member from the in-designator or designator
family (CWO preferred).
c. Minimum ranks requirements for board members are Lieutenant or CWO3.
d. Only three interview appraisals may be submitted for each applicant.
e. Board member preparation for applicant appraisal 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.
f. The technical ability and potential blocks on the interview
appraisal sheet must be marked for LDO and CWO candidates.
g. Each appraisal shall contain the names of all three panel
members. Only the current version of the interviewer appraisal sheet will be
accepted. Interviewer appraisal sheet is located at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-
programs. Click through the following path of *Limited Duty Officer & Chief
Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Board* link, then *Active-Duty LDO/CWO
In-Service Procurement Board click here* link, then select Applicant
Information, then select LDO and CWO In- Service Procurement Board to
download the form.
5. Application Submission. Communication to the board (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. All applications must include a command endorsed LDO/CWO eligibility
checklist.
b. Each applicant and CO/OIC must ensure applications/addendums are
complete and accurate. Incomplete applications could result in
non-selection. Applications must be signed by the CO/OIC of the applicant or
the *Acting* CO/OIC. Addendums can be signed *By direction* if the CO or OIC
is unavailable.
c. All applicants must possess a security clearance prior to
commission. Refer to reference (a), (chapters 2 and 7) for security
clearance information, program overview and eligibility criteria.
d. CO/OIC endorsements must contain the following statement:
*Applicant meets all requirements outlined in OPNAVINST 1420.1B, NAVADMIN
XXX/22, the physical fitness standards of OPNAVINST 6110.1J, and is worldwide
assignable.* The endorsement must clearly identify the command, it must
identify the members of the interview panel, must be signed by the CO/OIC and
include the CO/OICs command point of contact information. A CO/OIC ranking
is no longer required, or desired.
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 Official Military Personnel
File (OMPF).
f. Applicants are not required to include an obligatory service
statement to remain on active duty.
g. Applicants currently serving in an Individual Augmentation Manpower
Management, Global Support Assignment or Overseas Contingency Operations
Support Assignment may have their application endorsed by the field
commander. Field commanders must obtain parent command endorsement prior to
submission. A sample format is located at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-
planning/commissioning-programs. Click through the following path of
*Limited Duty Officer & Chief Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Board*
link, then *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement Board click here*
link, then select Applicant Information, then select LDO and CWO In-Service
Procurement Board to download the form (See Sample Addendum Letter).
h. Applicants must submit sequentially numbered enclosures to the
application/addendum, 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. The FY-24 AD
LDO and CWO ISPB board number is 24181. The FY-24 Active-Duty Nuclear LDO
ISPB board number is 24182.
i. Applications must be received by MNCC no later than 1 October
2022. 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). 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 DD Form 2923 Privacy Act Data Cover Sheet 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* and use a tracking
feature. Correspondence mailed via USPS must use the following address:
Navy Personnel Command Customer Service Center (BUPERS-074)
President, FY-24 Active Duty LDO/CWO In-service
Procurement Board FY-24181
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington TN 38055
(j) Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) and
Electronic Submission of Selection Board (ESSBD) via BUPERS Online are not
supported or authorized means to submit
applications or addendums.
k. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than 1
October 2022. Addendums to applications must be received no later
than 15 December 2022.
6. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applications must be sent to the pers-
422b_desk.fct@navy.mil inbox. 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) E-6 applicants must submit a copy
of their E-7 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 successfully 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. Application/Addendum Due Dates. All non-nuclear power
applications must be received by MNCC no later than 1 October 2022.
Routine addendums to applications, including evaluations and awards,
must be received no later than 15 December 2022. Submit
applications via e-mail to cscselboard@navy.mil. The time and
date (Central Standard Time) received by MNCC inbox is the time and
date used for deadline verification. Applications and addendums
received after the designated due dates will not be presented to the
board. Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applications must be received by
pers-422b_desk.fct@navy.mil no later than 1 October 2022. All
Nuclear Power LDO addendums to applications, including 15 September
2022 CPO and 15 November 2022 First Class evaluations, if not
already included in the OMPF, must be received (or postmarked) no
later than 15 December 2022. The time and date (central standard
time) received in the pers-422b_desk.fct@navy.mil inbox is the
time and date used for deadline verification.
8. Board Convene Dates. The FY-24 Active-Duty LDO and CWO ISPB and
FY-24 Active-Duty Nuclear Power LDO ISPB will convene at dates to be
determined in January 2023 and February 2023. For the most current
board dates, visit MNP at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/advancement-and-promotion/active-
duty-enlisted and select *Selection Board Schedule* then *FY-24
board schedule* when available.
9. For additional information, current application and eligibility
checklist, visit the Administrative Boards Branch (PERS-803) website
at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-
programs. Click through the following path of *Limited Duty Officer
& Chief Warrant Officer In-Service Procurement Board* link, then
*Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement Board click here*, then
select Applicant Information, then select LDO and CWO In-Service
Procurement Board. This site also contains guidance such as how to
monitor receipt of application or addendum, status after PERS-803
review and how to reconcile application errors via addendum if items
or corrections are required for completeness or eligibility.
10. Points of contact:
a. For application/addendum and eligibility questions contact
the ISP Board 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) 874-2464/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.
11. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30
September 2023, whichever comes first.
12. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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