ARNG Warrant Officer Recruiting Briefing CW2 Gerald L. Minor Warrant Officer Strength Manager

“Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge?”

Brief Overview Definition of a Warrant Officer General and Proponent Requirements Commissioning Options Warrant Officer incentives Summary Questions

Definition of a Warrant Officer An Officer appointed by warrant by the Secretary of the Army, based on a sound level of technical and tactical competence. The Warrant Officer is a highly specialized expert and trainer who, by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, operates, maintains, administers and manages the Army’s equipment, support activities or technical systems for an entire career. (AR )

Requirements –General –G.T. score of 110 or higher –Pass a CH. 2 Commissioning physical –Have a Secret security clearance (Can apply for pre- determination with verification of an interim secret clearance and attend WOCS ) –Pass the Army APFT, Meet Ht/Wt. Requirements in accordance with AR 600-9b

Requirements Cont. Meet specific MOS prerequisites as determined by the WO proponent –Have the appropriate "Feeder" MOS –4-6 years experience in the MOS/field for which applying (Will consider if civilian experience is equivalent to Feeder MOS) –Some MOS’s require BNCOC –Some MOS’s Require 6 semester hours of college level English from an accredited university or college.

Commissioning Options State Reserve Component School –9 drills + 2 week A.T. Active Duty School at Fort Rucker –(Aviation) 30 days Direct Appointment –Applicable only if previously commissioned

WARRANT OFFICER APPLICATION PROCESS Is Packet Complete? YES NO Applicant Provides additional info as requested. Packet submitted thru Officer Personnel thru CCWO to Proponent for predetermination (approx 4 weeks) Approved by Proponent STATE CONDUCTS A FEDERAL RECOGNITION BOARD (15-30 days) NO WOC Appointed WOCS Fort Rucker / RTI

INCENTIVES Though Warrant Officers are commissioned officers, they focus on progressing in their career field, rather than moving to higher levels of command. As a leader, manager, and trainer, you will be afforded the opportunity to provide valuable guidance to commanders and organizations in your specialty.

INCENTIVES CONT. $10,000 New Officer Accession Bonus MGIB Kicker (if eligible) Specialized Training – You would be considered a subject matter expert (SME) Placed in an elite group of technical experts

INCENTIVES CONT. E5/WO1E6/CW2E7/CW3E9/CW5E8/CW4 NCO and Warrant Officer Pay Comparison

INCENTIVES CONT. Monthly Drill Pay NCO and Warrant Officer Drill Pay Comparison E5/WO1E6/CW2E7/CW3E8/CW4E9/CW5

INCENTIVES CONT. Retirement Pay Application Grade30 Yrs.20 Yrs.22 Yrs.24 Yrs.26 Yrs.28 Yrs.32 Yrs.34 Yrs.36 Yrs.38 Yrs.40 Yrs.

Summary Definition of a Warrant Officer General and proponent requirements State reserve schools is offered (except aviation) Incentives

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