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SUBJ/FY-20 NAVY SELECTED RESERVE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT
OFFICER IN-SERVICE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM BOARDS//
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NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 1420.1B, ENLISTED TO OFFICER COMMISSIONING PROGRAMS
APPLICATION ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL.
REF B IS OPNAVINST 1120.12A, APPOINTMENT OF LIMITED DUTY OFFICERS (LDO) AND
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICERS (CWO) IN THE NAVY RESERVE.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM
FOR SAILORS IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN, AND THE HORN OF AFRICA.
REF D IS NAVADMIN 018/00, SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY.//
RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the solicitation of applications from highly
qualified and motivated E6 through E9 Sailors for the FY-20 Navy Selected
Reserve limited duty officer (LDO) and chief warrant officer (CWO) programs.
Where conflicts with reference (a) exist, this NAVADMIN takes precedence.
2. The Selected Reserve LDO/CWO Board will consider candidates for the
following officer designators: 623X, 626X, 628X, 629X, 633X, 641X, 649X,
653X, 711X, 712X, 713X, 715X, 716X, 717X, 781X, 782X, and 783X. Eligible
Sailors are encouraged to apply for the designators for which they are most
qualified, regardless of current rating. Refer to references (a) and (b) for
eligibility criteria and application format. For up to date information
concerning open designators, visit the community manager page at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/officer/communitymanagers/reserve/selres/pages/RCLDOCWO.aspx.
3. LDOs and CWOs bring a variety of experience and unique perspectives into
the wardroom from their enlisted service. LDO/CWO career paths provide
additional leadership opportunities and enhance the ability of a Sailor to
contribute to the Navy Reserve. These programs deliver to the officer corps
seasoned professionals with proven leadership abilities at an economical
cost. LDOs provide broad technical management and leadership skills, and
CWOs provide specific technical expertise and leadership skills in support of
the unrestricted line, restricted line, and staff corps communities.
LDOs and CWOs serve in a variety of leadership billets within their technical
fields, ranging from division officers to commanding officers (CO).
4. Updated policy guidance to reference (a).
a. Time in service (TIS) for the FY-20 board must be computed to 1
October 2019. In line with references (a) and (b), TIS is synonymous with
years of qualifying service toward a non-regular (reserve) retirement.
b. TIS eligibility is 8 to 14 years for LDO and 14 to 20 years for CWO.
However, TIS waivers will be considered and adjudicated on a case-by-case
basis by the Head Reserve Officer Community Manager (OCM) (BUPERS-351).
Potential applicants, outside of the TIS eligibility window, are encouraged
to contact the Reserve LDO/CWO OCM in paragraph 14 of this NAVADMIN, to
discuss TIS waiver opportunities.
c. In line with reference (b), all applicants must include a statement
on page 7 of Officer Package Application (OPNAV 1420/1 Rev 01-08), agreeing
to further service, as follows: *I, [name], if selected for permanent
appointment under the Navy Reserve LDO/CWO program, agree to accept such
appointment and further agree to remain in the Ready Reserve for a period of
3 years after I accept such appointment.*
d. CO/officer-in-charge (OIC) endorsement, located on page 10 of OPNAV
1420/1 (Rev 01-08), must contain the following statement:
*Applicant meets all requirements outlined in OPNAVINST 1420.1B, NAVADMIN
281/12, NAVADMIN XXX/18 (use the NAVADMIN # for this message), and the
physical fitness standards of OPNAVINST 6110.1J.*
5. First class petty officers serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of
Africa determined to be chief petty officer board eligible in line with
reference (c) or reference (d) are also eligible for LDO if all other
eligibility requirements are met.
6. Interview appraisal boards shall be constructed and approved by the
CO/OIC and consist of a minimum of three naval officers (LDO/CWO, if
available). Every effort shall be made (including but not limited to
teleconference, video teleconference, defense connect online, etc.) to ensure
at least one board member is from the designator for which the applicant is
applying. All applicants applying to the 715X or 717X designators must have
the CO of Sea, Air, and Land Team 17 or 18 as an interview appraisal board
member if the applicant is assigned outside of the Naval Special Warfare
claimancy. Minimum grade requirements for board members are lieutenant
junior grade or CWO2 with 2 years time-in-grade. Three interview appraisals
must be submitted for each applicant. The potential block on interview
appraisals must be marked for LDO/CWO candidates. Only the current version
of the Interviewers Appraisal Sheet, located at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/administrative/ldo_cwo/Pages/default.aspx, will be accepted.
7. For applicants who have or are currently serving in Individual
Augmentee/Global Support Assignments (IA/GSA), include these tours in the
assignment history section of the application. CO/OIC recommendation must
include validation of any listed IA/GSA assignment and the statement in
reference (c), paragraph 3.
8. Applicants currently serving on IA/GSA may have their application
endorsed by their field commander. All applications endorsed by field
commanders must have the parent command concurrence of the member. A sample
format is located at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/administrative/ldo_cwo/pages/default.aspx (See Sample Addendum
Letter).
9. Applicants must ensure copies of the most recent periodic evaluation are
included in the application or later addendum for board review and
continuity. First class petty officers must submit the 15 November 2018
evaluation via addendum.
10. Applicants must maintain eligibility throughout the selection and
commissioning process. Applicants deemed ineligible after the submission of
applications must be declared ineligible by their current CO, field commander
or parent command CO if on an IA. A sample letter of abeyance or removal of
recommendation memo is located at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/administrative/ldo_cwo/pages/default.aspx.
11. Each applicant and command must ensure applications are complete and
accurate. Incomplete applications could result in non- selection. Refer to
reference (a), (chapters 2, 7, and appendix b, c, and f) for security
clearance information, program overview, eligibility criteria, and
application format.
12. The FY-20 Navy Selected Reserve LDO/CWO In-service Procurement Board
will convene at a date to be determined in January 2019. For the most
current board dates, visit Navy Personnel Command (NPC) board webpage at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/boards/selectionboardsupport/pages/default2.aspx and select FY-
20 board schedule when available. Applications must be received by the NPC
Customer Service Center (CSC) no later than 1 October 2018.
The preferred method of submission of applications and addendums is by
encrypted e-mail to cscselboard@navy.mil. E-mailed correspondence must be
sent using military e-mail accounts and encrypted to protect personally
identifiable information. Mailed applications must be postmarked no later
than 1 October 2018.
Routine addendums to applications, excluding evaluations and awards, must be
received no later than 1 December 2018. Evaluations and awards must be
received no later than 1 January 2019. Communication to the board must
originate from the individual member. Information received not under the
cover letter of the applicant (e.g., third party correspondence) or not
received by the NPC Selection Board Support Division by the established
deadline will not be presented to the board. The time and date (central
standard time) received in the NPC Selection Board Support Division inbox is
the time and date used for deadline verification. Although a late letter to
the board may be accepted by the NPC Selection Board Support Division, it
will not be presented to the board. All applications/addendums must have the
full social security number of the member on each page.
Electronic and hard copy addendums must include a command endorsement.
Applicants who are unable to e-mail applications may mail them to:
a. Navy Personnel Command Selection
Board Support Division
President FY-20 Navy Selected Reserve Enlisted to Limited
Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer In-service
Procurement Selection Board #20315
PERS-35 Selection Board Support Division
Bldg 769 Rm 198
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-3500
b. Express mail:
Navy Personnel Selection
Board Support Division
President FY-20 Navy Selected Reserve Enlisted to Limited
Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer In-service
Procurement Selection Board #20315
5640 Ticonderoga Loop Bldg 768 RM E302
Millington, TN 38055
13. For the most current information regarding application procedures, and
board membership applications, visit the LDO/CWO webpage at
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
npc/officer/communitymanagers/reserve/selres/Pages/RCLDOCWO.aspx.
14. Points of contact:
a. For application and eligibility questions, contact PSC Nathaniel
Ndikum, PERS-92, at (901)874-3209/DSN 882 or via e-mail at
nathaniel.ndikum@navy.mil.
b. General LDO/CWO career path and policy, contact LCDR Jason Grose,
Reserve LDO/CWO OCM, at (901) 874-3291/DSN 882, or via e-mail at
jason.grose@navy.mil.
15. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September
2019, whichever comes first.
16. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.//
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