What permanent grade in the U.S. Navy will Active duty CWOs selected for LDO be appointed as?

Active duty Chief Warrant Officers (CWOs) selected for Limited Duty Officer (LDO) positions will be appointed to the permanent grade of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), which is O-2E. This is due to the fact that when CWOs transition to LDOs, they are recognized for their prior experience and rank, and are placed in a position that reflects this experience while allowing for further advancement.

The transition from Chief Warrant Officer to LDO acknowledges that these individuals have already demonstrated leadership abilities and technical expertise, which justifies their appointment to a commission at this grade level. The LTJG rank allows them to continue developing their careers and taking on additional responsibilities within the Navy.

In contrast, the other choices like LCDR (04), ENS (01), and CWO2 do not reflect the appropriate rank placement for those transitioning from CWOs to LDOs. LCDR would be too high of a jump for a newly appointed LDO coming from the CWO community, while ENS and CWO2 do not align with the expected transition from a Warrant Officer rank to a commissioned officer rank in this context. Therefore, the correct appointment for active duty CWOs selected for LDO is the rank of LTJG.