What is a requirement for eligibility into the Limited Duty Officer program?

For eligibility into the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program, it is essential that a candidate must not have exceeded high year tenure. High year tenure refers to the maximum time a member can serve in their current pay grade before they must advance or retire. This requirement ensures that candidates for the LDO program are currently active and within the designated time frame to transition into a leadership role effectively.

The focus on this criterion is to maintain a rank structure where individuals still serving at their current levels have demonstrated their capability and commitment, thus making them eligible for advancement in a specialized capacity like the LDO program. Keeping within high year tenure also ensures that the Navy can promote individuals who still have substantial service time ahead, benefitting both the individual and the organization.