The August–October 2018 Mustang Lariat provides updates on the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) communities. Key topics include:
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Leadership Recognition & Changes:
- CWO4 Jason Potts recognized as Officer Instructor of the Year.
- LT Shanique Howard joins as Assistant LDO/CWO Community Manager.
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Promotion & Career Planning:
- Officers urged to verify promotion eligibility and update records.
- Promotion zone announcements and flow points explained.
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Community Growth & Structure:
- Efforts to refine billet structures to ensure future leadership pipeline.
- Commands encouraged to plan for junior officer billets to sustain long-term growth.
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Mentorship & Leadership Development:
- 2018 emphasized as a year for mentorship.
- Encouragement for officers to guide junior LDOs and CWOs.
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Promotion Board & Record Management:
- Officers advised to take challenging assignments, document achievements, and maintain updated FITREPs.
- Importance of sending “Don’t Pick Me” letters for those not intending to accept promotion.
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LDO/CWO Academy Updates:
- New staff additions to enhance training.
- Feedback sought from fleet leaders to refine officer training.
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Roadshow & Outreach Initiatives:
- OCM briefings planned across multiple naval installations to provide career and community updates.
The newsletter emphasizes mentorship, career progression, promotion readiness, and strengthening the LDO/CWO community’s leadership pipeline.
August - October 2018 
