PO2 Private RallyPoint Member9057852<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello all, I am a newly promoted YN2 in the Navy Reserves. I am very interested in going LDO if possible or CWO when I have enough time in. I am working towards a doctorate degree in public administration and have a masters in the same discipline. How can I be competitive and what advice do you all have? Thank you so much.How can I be competitive to become an LDO or CWO? What advice do you have?2026-01-02T20:27:04-05:00PO2 Private RallyPoint Member9057852<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hello all, I am a newly promoted YN2 in the Navy Reserves. I am very interested in going LDO if possible or CWO when I have enough time in. I am working towards a doctorate degree in public administration and have a masters in the same discipline. How can I be competitive and what advice do you all have? Thank you so much.How can I be competitive to become an LDO or CWO? What advice do you have?2026-01-02T20:27:04-05:002026-01-02T20:27:04-05:00CPT Lawrence Cable9058000<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>First go to MyNavyHR and get all the application requirements. The big three that I am aware of are you need to be E-6, have enough time in rate to qualify and have your commander's endorsement. the other question is there LDO/CWO in Public Administration in the Navy?Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jan 3 at 2026 9:48 AM2026-01-03T09:48:31-05:002026-01-03T09:48:31-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member9058242<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here is your link. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-CWO/">https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Career-Management/Boards/Administrative/LDO-CWO/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2026 3:15 AM2026-01-04T03:15:23-05:002026-01-04T03:15:23-05:00CPT Robert Downey9060680<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Silly question: if you have a Master's Degree (working on a Ph.D.), why not apply for Direct Commission?Response by CPT Robert Downey made Jan 10 at 2026 10:44 PM2026-01-10T22:44:00-05:002026-01-10T22:44:00-05:002026-01-02T20:27:04-05:00