September - October 2016 This newsletter addresses key developments and focuses within the LDO and CWO communities:
Mentorship Importance: Emphasizes the varying mentorship needs of junior versus senior personnel and the critical role of consistent guidance across all pay grades.
Promotion Planning: Details projections for W-5 promotion opportunities over the next five years, showing a gradual increase in promotion chances.
Selection Boards: Outlines the process and importance of statutory and administrative selection boards, with a call for volunteers to participate.
Officer Training: Highlights key points about promotion planning, the NAVADMIN process, and zone eligibility for promotion.
LDO/CWO Academy: Provides information on new accessions, lodging arrangements, and points of contact for queries.
E-6 Evaluations: Stresses the importance of preparing eligible E-6s for the upcoming LDO/CWO accession board and their eligibility for the CPO Exam.
Bahrain Report: Recaps a trip to Bahrain, noting the focus on leadership and mentoring within the area of responsibility.
Mission and Vision: Defines the community's mission and vision, emphasizing technical excellence, leadership, and continuous improvement.
This document underscores the importance of mentorship, promotion planning, and continuous improvement within the LDO and CWO communities. It highlights the commitment to leadership, technical proficiency, and the development of Sailors to ensure the warfighting capability and readiness of naval forces. Stay current and strive for excellence.
