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SUBJ/FY-22 ACTIVE-DUTY LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER IN-
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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 
NAVADMIN 336/07, ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY-WIDE ADVANCEMENT EXAM FOR SAILORS 
IN IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN AND THE HORN OF AFRICA.//

RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces solicitation of applications from highly 
qualified and motivated E-6 through E-9 Active-Duty and Full- Time Support 
personnel for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief 
Warrant Officer (CWO) programs.  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 *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In- Service 
Procurement Board* link, then select the current LDO and CWO designators 
link.

3.  Eligibility.  All applicants for the LDO and CWO programs must be able to 
complete sea duty screening and be worldwide assignable.
Updated policy guidance to reference (a):
    a.  All time-in-service (TIS) and time-in-grade (TIG) requirements for 
the FY-22 Active-Duty LDO and CWO In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB) will be 
computed to 1 October 2021.
    b.  To support career progression models and maximize the return on 
investment for the Navy, TIS waivers for LDO and CWO applications will not be 
considered.
        (1) LDO obligatory service is 4 years from commissioning.
        (2) CWO obligatory service is 6 years from commissioning.
    c.  TIS and TIG requirements are:
        (1) LDO:  8-14 years TIS and 1 year TIG for E-6 and above.
        (2) Applicants for LDO off-ramp designators (629X, 651X, 681X and 
682X) may apply with up to 15 years of service and must comprehend designator 
specific off-ramp requirements and procedures defined in references (b) 
through (d).
        (3) Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applicants may apply with up to
16 years of service.
        (4) CWO3:  14 to 22 years TIS and 1 day TIG as an E-9 as of board 
convening date.
        (5) CWO2:  14 to 20 years TIS for E-6 selected for E-7, E-7 and E-8 
(includes frocked E-9s).
        (6) WO1 (784X only):  6 to 12 years TIS for E-5 and above.
Cyber Warrant Officer WO1 (784X) applicants refer to eligibility requirements 
listed in reference (e).
    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 NECs in more than one field may request a secondary 
CCA (i.e., 783X CI/HUMINT / 783X OPINTEL).
    e.  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 (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 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).
    g.  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 the *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement
Board* link, 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 Program 
Manager (OPNAV N133).

4.  Appraisal Boards.  (Not required for Nuclear Power LDO 620X) Interview 
appraisal boards must be assembled and approved by the CO/OIC and consist of 
three Active Duty Naval Officers (LDO or CWOs preferred).
    a.  Senior member must be a lieutenant commander (LCDR) or above.  For 
CWO applicants, the senior member must be a CWO4 or above if a LCDR or above 
is not available.
    b.  Every effort (including teleconference media) must be made to ensure 
at least one board member is from the designator for which the applicant is 
applying.
    c.  Minimum grade requirements for board members are lieutenant or CWO3.
    d.  Only three interview appraisals are authorized to be submitted for 
each applicant (Not required for Nuclear Power LDO 620X).
    e.  The potential block on the interview appraisal sheet must be marked 
for LDO and CWO candidates.  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 the *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In- Service 
Procurement Board* link, 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 individual Service Member via 
their CO.  However, it is acceptable for the command to submit an applicants 
package due on 1 October 2020 in lieu of the Service Member, provided that 
the package has been endorsed by the CO and the Service Member has been 
provided a copy of their entire package prior to sending.  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 be submitted along with a command screened 
LDO/CWO Eligibility Checklist.
    b.  Each applicant and command leadership must ensure 
applications/addendums are complete and accurate.  Incomplete applications 
could result in non-selection.  Applications must be signed by the CO of the 
applicant or *Acting*.  Addendums can be signed *By direction* if the CO or 
OIC is unavailable.  Refer to reference (a), (chapters 2 and 7) for security 
clearance information, program overview and eligibility criteria.
    c.  CO/OIC endorsements must contain the following statement:
*Applicant meets all requirements outlined in OPNAVINST 1420.1B, NAVADMIN 
161/20 and the physical fitness standards of OPNAVINST
6110.1J.*  It is preferred that the CO/OIC indicate the ranking among 
candidates from their command, even if one of one.  The endorsement must 
clearly identify the command, must be signed by the CO or OIC and include the 
CO or OICs command point of contact information.
    d.  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 they are not already in Official Military Personnel 
File (OMPF).
    e.  Applicants are not required to include an obligatory service 
statement to remain on active-duty as part of their personal statement.
    f.  Applicants currently serving in an IAMM, GSA or OSA 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 the *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement
Board* link then select LDO and CWO In-Service Procurement Board to download 
the form (See Sample Addendum Letter).
    g.  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-22 
Active-Duty LDO and CWO ISPB board number is 22181.
    h.  Submit scanned applications via e-mail to MNCC at 
cscselboard(at)navy.mil (preferred method).  E-mails must be encrypted using 
a military e-mail account to protect personally identifiable information.  
For encryption issues and instructions on how to properly encrypt non-NMCI 
emails, contact MNCC at cscselboard(at)navy.mil or 1-833-330-MNCC(6622).  
Applicants who are unable to submit applications as outlined above due to 
current operational restrictions may submit their application to MNCC via DOD 
SAFE as an alternate method.  Physical mailing of applications is not 
authorized.  For submission questions or receipt verification, contact MNCC.

6.  Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applications must be sent to the pers- 
422b_desk.fct(at)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(at)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 (EWS) or Propulsion Plant Watch 
Supervisor (PPWS) qualification is required to apply for Nuclear Power LDO 
(620X).  E-6 applicants must ensure that EWS or PPWS qualification is 
documented via evaluations, CO endorsement or enclosed designation letter.  
Not required for CPO or CPO (Sel).
    d.  All Nuclear Power LDO (620X) applicant packages will be forwarded to 
Naval Reactors for technical review prior to presentation to the FY-22 
Active-Duty Nuclear Power LDO ISPB.
    e.  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 the MNCC no later than 1 October 2020.  Routine addendums to 
applications, including evaluations and awards, must be received no later 
than 15 December 2020.  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(at)navy.mil no later than 1 October 2020.  All Nuclear 
Power LDO addendums to applications, including 15 September
2020 CPO and 15 November 2020 PO1 evaluations, if not already included in the 
OMPF, must be received (or postmarked) no later than
6 December 2020.  The time and date (central standard time) received in the 
pers-422b_desk.fct(at)navy.mil inbox is the time and date used for deadline 
verification.

8.  Board Convene Dates.  The FY-22 Active-Duty LDO and CWO ISPB and
FY-22 Active-Duty Nuclear Power LDO ISPB will convene at dates to be 
determined in January 2021.  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-22 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 the *Active-Duty LDO/CWO In-Service Procurement
Board* link, then select LDO and CWO In-Service Procurement Board.
This site also contains guidance such as how to monitor application status 
after PERS-803 review and how to reconcile application errors via addendum if 
items or corrections are required for completeness or eligibility.  To check 
receipt of the application or addendum, visit 
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/career-planning/commissioning-
programs.  Click the *To check receipt of application/addendum* link then log 
into MNCC.

10.  Points of contact:
    a.  For application and eligibility questions contact the ISP Board 
Sponsor, LCDR Randy Beal at (901) 874-3170/DSN 882, or via e- mail at 
npc_ldo-cwo_selbd.fct(at)navy.mil.
    b.  For general LDO/CWO career path and policy questions contact the 
LDO/CWO Officer Community Managers, LT Shanique Howard at (901) 874-2236/DSN 
882, or via email at shanique.d.howard(at)navy.mil,
CWO5 Hector Sandoval at (901) 874-2464/DSN 882, or via e-mail at 
hector.sandoval(at)navy.mil or Mr. Parker Dinwiddie (901) 874- 3044/DSN 882, 
or via e-mail at parker.h.dinwiddie(at)navy.mil.
    c.  For nuclear-trained Sailor application and eligibility questions, 
contact the LDO/CWO Nuclear Officer Community Manager, LCDR Phil Davis at 
(703) 604-5489/DSN 664, or via e-mail at nukeldo(at)navy.mil.

11.  This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or 30 September 
2020, whichever comes first.

12.  Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//

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