Commandant
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United States Coast Guard
Washington, D.C. 20593-0001
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Phone: (202) 267-2461
COMDINST 1500.1
JUN 25, 1996
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1500.1
Subj: CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER INDOCTRINATION COURSE
Ref:
(a)
Personnel Manual, COMDTINST M1000.6A
1.
PURPOSE. To establish policy and procedures for attending the Chief Warrant Officer
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders maintenance and logistics
commands, commanding officers of Headquarters units, Commandant (G-A, G-H, G-L, G-
M, G-O, G-S, and G-W) and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure compliance
with the provisions of this directive.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
4.
DISCUSSION.
a.
The Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Indoctrination Course is a 26-day program to
prepare all newly commissioned CWOs for their transition into the officer
community. The course is held at the Navy's Limited Duty Officer, CWO School at
Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, Florida.
b.
The successful transition to CWO depends on both individual effort and the Coast
Guard's ability to prepare the member for a new leadership role as a commissioned
officer.
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