mnealtx 0 #1 July 17, 2008 Is this true?? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #2 July 17, 2008 That is absolutely true. It's how I did it - E7 to 01E with no college degree (at the time). Called the LDO/CWO program (Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrent Officer)."Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #3 July 17, 2008 CPO-Experience, people skills, knowledge, proven track record in performance. Ensign-college degree you do the math --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 July 17, 2008 Quote That is absolutely true. It's how I did it - E7 to 01E with no college degree (at the time). Called the LDO/CWO program (Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrent Officer). Mustang= Chief by Merit, Ensign by choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #5 July 17, 2008 mustangs were hands down the best people to work for. there's no comparison between working for someone who has done your job before and someone who hasn't. not to mention working for someone who has lived in enlisted berthing before and knows first hand what your life is like. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #6 July 17, 2008 Agreed, my friend Jon is a fine example of that. I just hope he finishes all the rest of his patrols, and comes back with the same number of parts, and men. Guys like that do not grow on trees.Another good friend is a Chief of nearly 30yrs in service, I once heard a young PO ask if that guy was more than just a PO 3rd class, because he was so humble, and helpful.I count myself very lucky to have friends like him, and like Rainbo, where no matter where you go in this world, someone knows them by first name, and their faces light up with a smile when they hear their name spoken. Another guy is finally home from the Afghan AO, where he built upon a fine reputation for having the locals admire, and trust him. Besides, they thought it was funny when he asked "Anyone seen a boat around here?"It is not the often told story of the Chiefs treating the lower enlisteds like servants.But then again, they don't wear black shoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARLDO 0 #7 July 17, 2008 You guys are bringing tears to my eyes... I still have, as some of my prized possesions, a white hat and my Chief's Combo-cover to remind me where I came from. I take it as the ultimate compliment that many of the folks who have worked for me over the years have kept in touch and say they would gladly work for me again. Navy Mustang - SURSUM AB ORDO"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest" ~Samuel Clemens MB#4300 Dudeist Skydiver #68 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 July 17, 2008 I'm the son of a Chief Boatswains Mate, brother of an ET1 - it was more to pull Vinny's leg than anything else. My Wire Section chief in the AF was a mustang CPT - mustangs seem to be either among the very best officers or the very worst, depending on their attitude. Luckily, he was one of the 'good ones'. Thank you all for your service.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
