Please correct me if I’m wrong, but for a Cryptologic Technician Sailor seeking a commission as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer (1810), there is a very narrow window of opportunity—one that effectively excludes most second class (PO2) and first class petty officers (PO1). Sailors who are no longer eligible for the U.S. Naval Academy or Officer Candidate School often find themselves waiting until they reach Chief Petty Officer (E-7) with at least 14 years of service before another pathway becomes available. Reestablishing the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program would help close this gap, providing deserving Sailors a viable path to a commission while also strengthening technical expertise within the 1810 wardroom.
Below are the current requirements:
Continue reading “On April 6, 2021, the U.S. Navy officially disestablished the LDO for the Cryptologic Warfare Community (1810).”
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