Aug. 12, 2024 —
About the Course
The CWOPD course is designed to assist newly commissioned CWOs in transitioning into the commissioned officer ranks. The course curriculum focuses on leadership, service etiquette, customs and courtesies, communication (oral and written), and the necessary administrative skills needed to become an effective Coast Guard Officer. CWOPD builds upon individual skills attained through ones career and provides a vehicle for sharing experiences to improve group effectiveness. This course facilitates professional and personal growth in knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities through learning, self-awareness, self-assessment, feedback, and reflection. Key areas of emphasis are Coast Guard Vision, Core Values, Professionalism, Lifelong learning, and the uniqueness of Chief Warrant Officers in our service. This course also emphasizes education assessment, diversity, critical thinking, and mentoring. Attendance and successful completion of the CWOPD course is mandatory for all W-2s within the first 18 months of commission.
Convening Dates
Blended class. First week will be virtual. Second week residency in New London, CT.
| FY25 Class |
Session |
Virtual |
Resident |
Graduation |
| CWOPD 1-25 |
153 |
10/21/24 – 10/25/24 |
10/28/24 – 11/1/24 |
11/1/24 |
| CWOPD 2-25 |
154 |
12/2/24 – 12/6/24 |
12/9/24 – 12/13/24 |
12/13/24 |
| CWOPD 3-25 |
155 |
1/6/25 – 1/10/25 |
1/13/25 – 1/17/25 |
1/17/25 |
| CWOPD 4-25 |
156 |
2/24/25 – 2/28/25 |
3/3/25 – 3/7/25 |
3/7/25 |
| CWOPD 5-25 |
157 |
3/24/25 – 3/28/25 |
3/31/25 – 4/4/25 |
4/4/25 |
| CWOPD 6-25 |
158 |
4/28/25 – 5/2/25 |
5/5/25 – 5/9/25 |
5/9/25 |
| CWOPD 7-25 |
159 |
6/2/25 – 6/6/25 |
6/9/25 – 6/13/25 |
6/13/25 |
| CWOPD 8-25 |
160 |
7/7/25 – 7/11/25 |
7/14/25 – 7/18/25 |
7/18/25 |
| CWOPD 9-25 |
161 |
8/11/25 – 8/15/25 |
8/18/25 – 8/22/25 |
8/22/25 |
| CWOPD 10-25 |
162 |
9/15/25 – 9/19/25 |
9/22/25 – 9/26/25 |
9/26/25 |
Application Procedures
Coordinate with your Training Officer or ESO to submit an Electronic Training Request (ETR) using Direct Access. Course code: 501614.
Program Manager
PERS3 Caitlin Fleming, Caitlin.S.Fleming@uscg.mil