Frequently Asked Questions

DO/CWO/WO Frequently Asked Questions

Check-in Procedures

• Report to: Callaghan Hall (Building 370), Room 301.
• Time: 0700 in NWUs.
• Required Items: Ensure you bring all required paperwork listed under the "Required Paperwork/Items" tab on this page.
• Early Reporting: If you arrive before the "no earlier than" date on your orders, lodging costs will not be reimbursed.

Living Quarters

• Room Reservations: 50 rooms are blocked for each class.
• Booking: All students must reserve their rooms directly with Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) at Naval Station Newport.
• Contact NGIS:
  • Phone: (877) 628-9233 or (401) 367-4612
  • Website: www.dodlodging.net
• Booking Timeline: Reservations must be made at least two weeks before class convening.
• Failure to Reserve: If a student does not book in time, a Certificate of Non-Availability (CNA) will not be issued. Students must contact academy staff for alternative lodging arrangements at King Hall.

Meals & Amenities

• Galley: Open for three meals a day, seven days a week.
• Per Diem: Request advanced per diem to cover meal expenses; otherwise, you will need to pay out-of-pocket until your travel claim is resolved.
• Base Amenities:
  • Officers' Club, Commissary, Exchange (medium size)
  • Barber Shop, Recreation Center, Internet Café
  • Package Store, Uniform Shop (not all CWO designators available)
  • Navy Federal Credit Union/Bank & ATMs (x2)
  • MWR Gym & Pool Facilities

Policies & Conduct

• Alcohol Policy: Will be explained upon arrival.
• Smoking & Tobacco Use: Designated boundaries will be explained on the first day.

Physical Training (PT)

• Be physically prepared to train as a class regularly while at OTCN.
• Naval Station Newport provides excellent facilities for fitness and recreation.

Internet Access & Communications

• You will not have access to NMCI email during training.
• Wi-Fi is available at NGIS and Newport Chalet.

Class Collateral Duties

• Class Division Officer: Liaison with instructors.
• Wardroom Mess Treasurer: Manages class funds.
• Admin Officer: Liaison with PSD/Admin.
• Academic Coordinator: Manages academic requirements and assignments.
• Social Activities Coordinator: Plans graduation events, T-shirts, and plaques.
• Master-at-Arms: Handles supplies and facility issues.
• ADP Officer: Assists with computer/IT needs.
• Postal Officer: Picks up mail Monday-Friday.
• Athletic Coordinator: Assists with the physical fitness program.

Mailing Address

If you need to receive mail while at the academy, use the following address:

Special Requests

• Religious Accommodations: Must be requested on the first day of training.
• OTCN will make every effort to support religious needs without compromising training requirements.

Who to Contact for Additional Information

• LDO/CWO/WO Academy Director: (401) 841-3351
• LDO/CWO/WO Academy Deputy Director: (401) 841-3358

Required Paperwork/Items

To ensure a smooth check-in process and minimize pay or travel-related issues, all students attending the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer/Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO/WO) Academy must bring the following required paperwork and items:

Mustang University Required Paperwork

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders and any modifications
• Copies of prescriptions from civilian physicians if taking prescription medication. At least one week’s worth of medication should be hand-carried.
• Oath of Office (copy; original should have been mailed to PERS 806)
• Overseas Screening (must be complete prior to arrival, if applicable)
• Housing Checkout Form (overseas PCS only)
• Page Two (Record of Emergency Data):
  • Re-sign two copies of the current Page 2 under your previous signature with today’s date if no changes are required. Without an updated Page 2, Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Type 2 cannot be processed.
  • SELRES students must bring a hard copy of the DD93 RED/DA.
• Updated SGLI forms, if applicable

To Help Minimize Pay Issues

• Last Command & PSD Point of Contact info (POC Name/Phone/Fax/Address)
• Loss/Detach Endorsement from detaching PSD
• BAH Verification Paperwork (e.g., Government Housing Termination Letter, if applicable)
• If traveling under DTS orders, your parent command is responsible for all pay requirements.

To Help Minimize Travel and Travel Pay Issues

• Plan travel through this “I” stop to your final Permanent Duty Station (PDS).
• You will be available to depart (“fly”) after 1200 on graduation Friday.
• Refer to the FAQ page for Per Diem amounts for food during travel.

Important Notes

Ensure you have your commissioned ID card and dependent ID cards updated before departing to keep DEERS information current. After commissioning, contact DEERS to confirm continuity of entitlements.

Physical Training

The Navy considers physical fitness as important as mental readiness. Students attending the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer/Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO/WO) Academy are required to meet Navy Body Fat Standards upon arrival.

The goal of the Academy is to instill a “Culture of Fitness” that endures well beyond your training. Physical training classes are designed to maintain stamina, build endurance, and improve overall physical condition to ensure you meet the physical fitness requirements of military service.

For those interested, the swim qualification is optional and can be completed upon request.

Lodging Information

Commercial off-base lodging is not authorized while attending the Limited Duty Officer/Chief Warrant Officer/Warrant Officer (LDO/CWO/WO) Academy. To accommodate students, NAVSTA Newport/NGIS has 50 rooms blocked for each class. It is essential that students secure their reservations no later than two weeks prior to arrival.

How to Secure a Room

• Call NAVSTA Newport/NGIS directly at (401) 367-4612.
• Inform the associate that you are part of the LDO/CWO/WO Academy group.
• Provide your group name and group ID# (listed in your class details).
  • ​Group Name: APR 2025 LDO/CWO
    Group ID #: 30960013977
    Arrival 04/06/2025 – Departure 05/02/2025
    55 Rooms
    Deadline date for release of any non-assigned rooms 03/24/25
     
    Group Name: MAY 2025 LDO/CWO
    Group ID #: 30960013978
    Arrival 05/04/2025 – Departure 05/30/2025
    55 Rooms
    Deadline date for release of any non-assigned rooms 04/21/25
     
    Group Name: JUNE 2025 LDO/CWO -
    Group ID #: 30960014009
    Arrival 06/08/2025 – Departure 07/03/2025
    55 Rooms
    Deadline date for release of any non-assigned rooms 05/26/25
     
    Group Name: AUG 2025 LDO/CWO  
    Group ID #: 30960014010
    Arrival 08/03/2025 – Departure 08/29/2025
    55 Rooms
    Deadline date for release of any non-assigned rooms 07/21/25  
     
    Group Name: SEP 2025 LDO/CWO    
    Group ID #: 30960014011
    Arrival 9/07/2025 – Departure 10/03/2025
    55 Rooms
    Deadline date for release of any non-assigned rooms 08/25/25
     
• The lobby desk is open 24/7 for assistance.

If Lodging Is Unavailable

If you are unable to secure a reservation at NAVSTA Newport/NGIS, you will be directed to contact the Officer Training Command Newport (OTCN) staff. Arrangements will be made for on-campus lodging, which is located in a barracks adjacent to the schoolhouse.

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