636X Aviation Ordnance Specialty LDO

The Aviation Ordnance Specialty LDO (636X) is a technical officer manager in the U.S. Navy who oversees the operation and maintenance of aviation ordnance and aircraft armament.

Aviation Ordnancemen are responsible for: Operating and handling aviation ordnance equipment Maintaining guns, bombs, torpedoes, rockets, and missiles Stowing, issuing, and loading munitions and small arms

Aviation Ordnance Limited Duty Officers (LDOs) are experts and leaders in the Navy enlisted rating or Marine Corps enlisted MOS. They are considered more the officer and less the technician as compared to the chief warrant officer (CWO).

Applicants for LDO positions should: Be ready to be the operational expert onboard Be world-wide assignable Be well rounded Have demonstrated superior leadership, operational expertise, and managerial skills in a variety of surface, air, and undersea areas of operation