To successfully prepare your "paper" (application package) for the 782X designator, you must follow the specific guidelines outlined by the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) :
: Ensure you meet the time-in-service and paygrade requirements for a CWO applicant. For the 782X path, your technical background must be in the Information Systems Technician (IT) rating.
: Gather all Evaluations (Evals), awards, and training certificates. For the FY-22 cycle, addendums like these were due to NPC no later than December 15 . For the FY-22 cycle, addendums like these were
: You will need interview appraisals from current officers (preferably LDOs/CWOs) who can vouch for your readiness for the 782X designator.
How to Prepare a 782X (Information Systems Technician) Application The board typically convenes in January , with
: Your Command Coordinator or Admin must provide you with a completed, signed copy of the entire application, including all enclosures. The board typically convenes in January , with results announced in March via NAVADMIN.
: This is a critical component where you articulate your leadership potential and technical expertise. Focus on how your IT background prepares you for the responsibilities of a Warrant Officer. The board typically convenes in January
The code likely refers to the Information Systems Technician (CWO) designator in the U.S. Navy . In this context, "preparing a paper" typically refers to assembling a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) or Limited Duty Officer (LDO) application package .