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Be physically qualified for appointment to LDO
per the physical standards outlined in the
Manual of the Medical Department.
Be a high school graduate or possess the
service-accepted equivalent.
Have no record of conviction by courts-martial,
NJP, or conviction by a civil court for any offense
other than minor traffic violations for 2 years as
of 1 October of the year in which application is
made. DUI violations will be considered major
traffic violations, and are disqualifying if within
the 2-year period specified above.
Be of good moral character and of unquestioned
loyalty to the United States as determined by
interview and investigation.
Be recommended by the commanding officer.
Not exceed the HYT requirements.
Be serving as a PO1, CPO, or SCPO on 1
October of the year in which application is made.
If a PO1, must have served in that capacity for at
least 1 year as of 1 October of the year in which
application is made.
Have completed at least 8 years, but not more
than 16 years, of active naval service on 1
October of the year in which application is made.
If a PO1, must have completed all requirements
for advancement to CPO, with the exception of
time in paygrade, and successfully competed in
the annual Navywide advancement examination
cycle administered in January of the year of
application.
A candidate whose final multiple is equal to, or
greater than, the minimum final multiple required for
SELECTION BOARD ELIGIBLE will be designated
LDO SELECTION BOARD ELIGIBLE. A PO1 who
is presently authorized advancement to CPO is exempt
from the CPO Navywide examination qualification.
CPOs and SCPOs with at least 12 years, but not
more than 16 years, of naval service may apply for
LDO and CWO in the same application year. However,
they may only request one designator for each
program.
Chief Warrant Officer Program
The Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Program
provides a direct path of advancement for outstanding
enlisted personnel.
To be eligible for appointment, an applicant must
meet the following requirements:
Be a U.S. citizen.
Be serving on active duty as a MCPO, SCPO, or
a CPO (includes E-6 personnel selected for
advancement to E-7), in the Regular Navy, Naval
Reserve, or Training and Administration of
Reserves (TAR) Program at the time of
application and, if selected, remain on active
duty until the appointment is tendered.
Fleet Reserve personnel on active duty must
request authority from PERS-82 for
reenlistment in the Regular Navy and be
reenlisted USN to be eligible to apply for the
Active Duty CWO program.
Be physically qualified for appointment as a
CWO per the physical standards outlined in the
Manual of the Medical Department.
Be a high school graduate or possess the
service-accepted equivalent.
Have no record of conviction by courts-martial,
non-judicial punishment (NJP), or conviction by
a civil court for any offense other than minor
traffic violations for 2 years as of 1 October of
the year in which application is made. Driving
under the influence (DUI) violations will be
considered major traffic violations, and are
disqualifying if within the 2-year period
specified above.
Be of good moral character and of unquestioned
loyalty to the United States as determined by
interview and investigation.
Not exceed high-year tenure (HYT).
Be recommended by the commanding officer for
each designator requested.
Have completed at least 12 years, but not more
than 24 years, of active service on 1 October of
the year application is made.
The following policies apply to the LDO and CWO
Programs:
No age stipulation is required for LDO/CWO
candidates.
The number of times an LDO/CWO candidate
may apply from the same enlisted paygrade is
unrestricted.
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