February 2019 The February 2019 Mustang Lariat provides updates on the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) communities. Key topics include:
Leadership Changes: CWO5 Alicia Lawrence retires; six new Cyber Warfare Warrant Officer One (WO1) accessions join the community.
Mentorship Initiative: 2019 is designated as “The Year of Mentorship,” emphasizing the importance of every LDO/CWO having a mentor.
Recruitment & Community Briefs: OCM staff conducted roadshows in Hawaii, Iwakuni, Newport, and Rota to provide community updates and recruitment guidance.
Policy Updates:
FY-20 Active Duty Officer Continuation policies for CWO4s.
Eligibility for Chief Petty Officer exams for LDO applicants.
Revised selection processes to ensure quality candidates.
Application Process & Errors: 2,118 applications were processed for the FY-20 board, with a 15% error rate due to missing endorsements, education details, and citizenship documentation.
Promotion Board Readiness: Officers are urged to review records, update official photos, and understand selection criteria.
LDO/CWO Academy & Training:
New guidance on housing and logistics for students.
Emphasis on professional military courtesies and leadership expectations.
Nuclear LDO/CWO Updates: Addressing inventory shortages, increasing accession quotas, and retention incentives for LCDR and CDR ranks.
Community Roadshows: Upcoming visits to Rota, Kings Bay, Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Gulfport to provide career guidance and recruitment assistance.
The newsletter reinforces mentorship, recruitment, policy awareness, and professional development within the Mustang community.
