July 2020 The July 2020 Mustang Lariat provides key updates on the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) communities. Key topics include:
Leadership Transition: CAPT Dave Dwyer takes over as LDO/CWO Officer Community Manager (OCM), thanking CAPT Ed Callahan for his service.
Community Health: LDO/CWO manning remains strong at 100% and 91%, respectively, with an increase in billets despite ongoing off-ramps and designator changes.
Promotion Updates: Recognition of newly promoted officers across all designators and encouragement for mentorship.
Recruitment & Selection: Emphasis on reviewing and improving LDO/CWO applications, addressing common errors, and ensuring high-quality candidates for the In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB).
Competitive Category (CC) Promotions: Updates on the Revised Competitive Category (RCC) promotion plan, aimed at balancing enterprise-wide billet allocations.
Training & Education: Lifelong learning initiatives, including NAVADMIN 137/20, encourage continuous professional development while reaffirming that degrees are not required for promotion.
LDO/CWO Academy: Adjustments to training protocols due to COVID-19, ensuring continued curriculum delivery while maintaining safety measures.
Policy Updates: Changes in warrant officer management, including discussions on WO1 expansion and CWO statutory retirement adjustments.
Cultural Initiatives: Promotion of diversity, inclusion, and mentorship efforts to foster leadership and development in the community.
Online Engagement: Launch of Facebook Live Q&A events for real-time interaction with the OCM team.
The newsletter highlights leadership changes, policy updates, mentorship opportunities, and continued professional development within the Mustang community.
