What is the process for an E-6 in the Navy to Commission to Ensign as an LDO?

2017-04-23T22:29:47-04:00

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2017 10:33 PM

2017-04-23T22:33:08-04:00

My LPO was selected as an LDO. He is a Petty Officer First Class. The question is because of the difference in uniforms, does he commission in his Ensign uniform? Most Ceremonies involve adding the shoulder piece, however E-6 uniforms are very different. After asking every Mustang we know, not one of them can answer the question.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2017 1:01 AM

2017-04-24T01:01:51-04:00

He is authorized a one-time uniform allowance after he is commissioned, but he will have to fork over the money upfront to buy his Officer uniforms prior to commissioning.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Apr 24 at 2017 12:47 PM

2017-04-24T12:47:44-04:00

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member, I'm not up on Navy customs, but when I was commissioned from OCS, I went to the commissioning ceremony in an officer's uniform, without gold bars. After taking the oath of office, gold bars were pinned and I was good to go. Think about this. Where are you going to put gold bars on an enlisted Navy uniform?
Tradition in the Army is to give a silver dollar to the first non commissioned officer that salutes you. If that's done in the Navy, how would the it look saluting someone in an enlisted uniform in those circumstances?
I would buy the uniform myself if necessary and make sure I was in the proper uniform after taking the oath and the gold bars.