May 2022 The May 2022 Mustang Lariat highlights key updates in the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) communities. Key topics include:
Community Health: LDO/CWO manning remains strong, with 97% and 94% fill rates, respectively.
Board of Directors Symposium: Senior leaders met to discuss the community's future, policy updates, and mentorship initiatives.
Recruitment & Mentorship: Emphasis on recruiting high-quality applicants, developing future leaders, and updating the Blue Book professional guide.
Policy Changes: Updates on LDO off-ramp procedures, Information Warfare LDO sundown plans, and new commissioning requirements.
Promotion & Selection Process: FY-24 In-Service Procurement Board (ISPB) updates and lateral transfer policy revisions.
Training & Professional Development: Mustang Academy enhancements, schoolhouse sponsorships, and career management initiatives.
Leadership Transitions: CAPT Dave Dwyer and CWO5 Hector Sandoval retire, succeeded by CAPT Pat Sutton and CWO5 John Cowan.
Historical Recognition: Tribute to Warrant Officer Charles Lear, the first African American in the LDO/CWO community.
The newsletter reinforces a commitment to professional excellence, recruitment, mentorship, and community development.
