Sailors Encouraged to Apply for Ldo, Cwo Programs

FOR SAILORS WHO HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING AN OFFICER, THE LIMITED DUTY OFFICER AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER PROGRAMS ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. CAPTAIN KENT MILLER SAYS FORMER ENLISTED SAILORS BRING VALUABLE EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE TO THE WARDROOM. "THEY ARE HIGHLY VALUED BECAUSE PEOPLE KNOW THEIR SKILL SET. THEY KNOW THAT PERSON CAN SHOW UP AND BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. AND THAT'S WHAT YOU GET, INSTANT CREDIBILITY AS AN L-D-O/WARRANT WHEN YOU SHOW UP." NAVADMIN 285/12 AND NAVADMIN 284/12 OUTLINE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NPC.NAVY.MIL. FROM NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND, I'M PETTY OFFICER ANDREA PEREZ.