Gibson's decision to become commissioned was based on a combination of pursuing his goals for more responsibility, while looking toward his future. Now as an LDO, I deal with the whole maintenance field," he added. "Like when I was a chief warrant officer two, I specialized in tank mechanics. They don't just fall under one job anymore their coverage is over a broader job field," explained Gibson. "Limited Duty Officers are like the technical experts in their fields. This means, an LDO will continue filling billets that directly support the missions of his or her specific job. An LDO is an officer within the Navy or Marine Corps with extensive technical knowledge in his or her job fields and is limited to duties in that particular military occupational specialty. I wanted to pick up more responsibility," he added.Īfter 14 years and reaching the ranks of staff sergeant and chief warrant officer two, along with being selected for CWO3, Gibson took steps to become what is known as a limited duty officer. "I decided at the beginning I wanted to keep going up. "I enlisted in February 1999," said the Marlton, N.J., native. Justin Gibson, maintenance operations officer with Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, the rank system included all three paths, as he was promoted to his current rank from chief warrant officer two, March 1.įrom the start, Gibson knew he wanted to climb to the top of the ranks.
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Every now and then, someone mixes it up and becomes warrant officer or receives a full commission after enlisting into the service.įor Capt. The rank ladder in the Marine Corps is normally a linear path.
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