1. Warrant Officer Strength Brief
WO Recruiting
Warrant Officer Strength Brief
CW3 Robyn Corbin
Warrant Officer Strength Manager
MAARNG Recruiting & Retention Battalion

2. What is a Warrant Officer? (new DA PAM 600-3 Definition)
WO Recruiting
Definition of a Warrant Officer
“Warrant officers are highly specialized officers. They are self-aware and adaptive combat leaders, trainers, staff officers, and advisors. Warrant officers are competent and confident warriors, innovative integrators of emerging technologies, dynamic teachers, and developers of specialized teams of soldiers…”
“So what is a Warrant Officer?”
Experts in their field, combat leaders, trainers, staff officers and advisors to commanders at all levels.
Innovative integrators of emerging technologies… (Point out for later when talking about TWI on assignments slide)
Technical expertise is very important. Don’t confuse the ability to perform at ones job as being the expert.
They will become that senior subject matter experts on their specific program, system or piece of equipment.
Rank wise: Warrant officers fall between the highest enlisted rank, and the lowest officer rank. A WO1 outranks a SGM and a CW5 is outranked by a 2LT. However you would not see a SGM work for a WO1 just as you would not see a CW5 work for a 2LT.
They need to be willing to be “the new guy” for awhile when switching from NCO to officer.
NEXT SLIDE… to illustrate what a WO is a little differently…
WO1 – Basic level
CW2 – Intermediate
CW3 – Advanced
CW4 – Senior
CW5 – Master
What is a Warrant Officer? (new DA PAM Definition)

3. Agenda WO Recruiting General Information What we are looking for
List of MAARNG Warrant Officer MOSs
Administrative Requirements
MOS Requirements
Civilian Education Requirements
Opportunities and Benefits
Pay Comparison
Path to Becoming a Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer Candidate Schools

4. General Information Technical Aviator WO Recruiting
13 - Branches in MAARNG
25 - MOSs
1 - Branch
1 - MOS (To apply for)
Any MOS/Rank can Apply
Qualifying SIFT Score (40+)
Usually SGT or higher
Most require ALC
Must meet experience
requirements listed
on the MOS pages
of our website:
Just some additional info and some additional requirements …
WOs broken up into two main categories: technicians and aviators
Brief Slide (a couple of facts about each)
“In addition to the basic requirements you have to already have a certain level of technical expertise in your particular field. The prerequisite experience requirements are MOS dependent and are listed on our website listed down at the bottom of the slide.”
Next Slide… WOs are further broken down into 40 occupational specialties… You can also look at he back of the LOI I have handed out…
Aviator

5. What We are Looking For…
WO Recruiting
What We are Looking For…
Soldiers who are:
Leaders
Self Confident
Dependable
Technically/Tactically Proficient
Ethical and Moral
Decision Makers
Self-Sufficient
Mature
Able to Grasp Complex Problems
Mentally and Physically Strong
Having what it takes… to become a WO is more than just meeting the Admin and technical requirements.
Having what it takes means being that self confident leader that is technically and tactically proficient, that lives by the Army values, that are mature, self sufficient and can make a decision. Basically I’ve just described your go to NCO. That NCO that you know will have the answers or be able to handle a situation when others might not. This is who we’re looking for. That 7%er that would other wise, if they chose to stay an NCO, would be a SGM someday.
These are the attribute typically found in any GOOD NCO.
Most WOs come from the ranks of the NCO - they are selected because they have excelled in their career fields and as junior leaders.
Mostly the soldiers that want to give something MORE to the Army.
Ensure to write packets up that they want to give back to the Army not just take a bar, more pay and a salute from the Army.
If I’ve just described YOU then these are some of the benefits that await you as an Army WO…
NEXT SLIDE

6. MAARNG Available Specialties
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MAARNG Available Specialties
120A Construction Engineering Tech 12H, K, N, P, Q, R, T, W
131A Field Artillery Targeting Tech 13B, 13J, 13F, 13M, 13R, 11C, 11B or 19D
140A Command and Control Systems Tech 14E, 14G, 14H, 14P, 14S, 15P, 15Q or 29E
151A Aviation Maintenance Tech All CMF 15 MOS (Excluding 15P & 15Q)
153A Rotary Wing Aviator All MOSs
170A Cyber Operations Tech Preferred CMF 17, 25 and 35 MOS
180A Special Forces Warrant Officer All CMF 18 MOS
255A Information Services Tech All MOSs (Must have 4 years IT experience IAW prerequisites)
255N Network Management Tech All MOSs (Must have 4 years IT experience IAW prerequisites)
350F All Source Intelligence Tech 35F
351M Human Intelligence Collection Tech 35M

7. MAARNG Available Specialties
WO Recruiting
MAARNG Available Specialties
420A Human Resources Tech A
420C Bandmaster All CMF 02 MOS's (ALL CMF 42R and 42S)
740A CBRN Tech D
882A Mobility Officer  N, 88M, 88H
890A Ammunition Warrant Officer A, 89B, 89D
913A Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer A, M, 91F, 91G 
914A Allied Trades Warrant Officer E, X
915A Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer A, B, H, M, P, S, X,
919A Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer 91B, C, D, L, H, X, 91J

8. MAARNG Available Specialties
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MAARNG Available Specialties
920A Property Accounting Tech 92Y
920B Supply Systems Tech 92A, 68J
922A Food Service Tech 92G, 68M
923A Petroleum Systems Tech 92F, 92L, and 92W
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer 94D, E, F, H, M, R, W, Y & Z (25S/with waiver only)

9. Technical Warrant Officer Administrative Requirements
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Technical Warrant Officer
Administrative Requirements
Age (18-46)
Chapter 2 Commissioning Physical
Meet Feeder MOS and Branch Specific Requirements
Be a U.S. Citizen
Pass APFT (No Waivers or Profiles)
Meet Height and Weight Standards
Security Clearance
GT Score 110 or Higher
HS Graduate or equivalent

10. Aviation Warrant Officer Requirements Administrative Requirements
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Aviation Warrant Officer Requirements
Administrative Requirements
Age 18-32
Flight Physical
Any MOS may apply
Be a U.S. Citizen
SIFT with score of 40 or above
Pass APFT (No Waivers or Profiles)
Meet Height and Weight Standards
Secret Security Clearance
GT Score 110 or Higher
HS Graduate or equivalent
Must be an active member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard

11. MOS Requirements Must possess outstanding leadership traits
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MOS Requirements
Must possess outstanding leadership traits
4-6 yrs experience in field
All NCOER’s (no gaps)
Letter of Recommendation from Company and Battalion Commander
Letter of Recommendation from senior CW4-CW5, same MOS
Documented civilian experience (performance evaluations, licenses, etc)
Training certificates (DA 1059, DD 214, NGB 22, etc)
Awards (MOS related)
Pre-WOC Attendance

12. Civilian Education Requirements
WO Recruiting
Civilian Education Requirements
Civilian education requirements are MOS specific
Applicants whose native language is not English must be tested and achieve a minimum raw score of 80 on the English Comprehension Level Test.
Example: 420A requires a minimum of 30 semester hours from an
accredited academic institution which includes at least six (6) semester
hours of college level English (ENG).

13. Military Education & Time in Grade Requirements for Promotion
WO Recruiting
Military Education & Time in Grade Requirements for Promotion
Appointments:
2 Years TIG
E7 w/ 2 Years TIG
WOBC
4-5 Years TIG
5-6 Years TIG
AODC & WOAC
WOILE
WOSSC
During my briefing, I’ll discuss
Technician WO:
Aviation WO:

14. Based on January 2017 Pay Scale
WO Recruiting
Base Pay Comparison
$8,405 W5
$7,000.00
$491
$6,747
$6,776
$6,000.00 W4 E9
$5,605
$5,000.00 W3
$4,593
$5,114
$4,000.00
$4,387 W2 E8
$3,480 E7
$3,000.00 E6
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
ENL WO
Comparison slide using NCO v. WO up to 20 years.
Draw their attention to the snapshot. This is the initial base pay increase for completing WOCS.
NEXT SLIDE
$1, years TIS
$1, years TIS
$1, years TIS
$1, years TIS
Based on January 2017 Pay Scale
Snapshot E-5 vs W1 at 6 years TIS = Approximate $911 E-6 vs W1 at 8 years TIS = Approximate $711 E-7 vs W1 at 10 years TIS = Approximate $356

15. Path to Becoming a WO Determined eligibility Interview with CCWO
WO Recruiting
Path to Becoming a WO
Determined eligibility
Interview with CCWO
Complete a Chapter 2 Commissioning Physical
Submit WO Predetermination Packet (PDP) to WOSM
Submit WO Predetermination Packet (PDP) to NGB
Complete Fed Rec Board packet
Appear in front of the Fed Rec Board
Get pinned as a W.O.C. (Warrant Officer Candidate)
Attend Pre-WOC
Attend Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS)

16. Pre-WOCS Program Regional Training Institute (RTI), JBCC
WO Recruiting
Pre-WOCS Program
Regional Training Institute (RTI), JBCC
Friday – Sunday MUTA 6 in Nov or Mar
Training:
IPFT
Height and Weight
Conduct a Briefing
Land Navigation
4 Mile Ruck-March

17. Warrant Officer Candidate School
WO Recruiting
Warrant Officer Candidate School
WOCS Distance Learning Phase 1 (DL)
WOCS Active Duty is located at Fort Rucker, Alabama
Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) Phase 2 (Resident)
E5 graduated from BLC/WLC, and E6 and above = 4 weeks and 4 days
E5 non-graduate from BLC/WLC and all E1 to E4 = 6 weeks and 4 days
(Other services = 6 weeks and 4 days with exceptions)
WOCS Reserve is located at the RTI and Camp Atterbury, IN
5 MUTA 5 Drills at RTI/JBCC
15 Days phase 3 at Camp Atterbury, IN
Graduation = Appointment to WO1
You formal education begins at WOCS, Ft Rucker AL.
About two months after selection, you will receive a letter from DA WO accessions branch with assignment instructions to attend WOCS in another 2-4 months (total about 4-6 months after selection). Of course, the timing of the letter and the school can vary and you should contact your personnel office if two months have passed and you haven’t heard anything.
Aviators PCS to Ft Rucker for WOCs and flight school and have family travel entitlements. Probably don’t want to move family until after WOCS.
CONUS techs go TDY and return to Ft Rucker, return to their home station, out-process as a WO1 and get PCS orders to their first WO assignment with TDY enrooted at the basic course. Family travel entitlements are to the first permanent duty station
OCONUS techs PCS to their first WO assignment with TDY enrooted to Ft Rucker for WOCS and further TDY enrooted at their basic course before proceeding to their first WO assignment. Family travel entitlements are to the first permanent duty station
Points about WOCS: Course is 6 weeks and 4 days which allows you a few days to get there and get ready for the course. Take care of personal matters before reporting to course.
The WOCC website is mentioned on page 1 of your sample application and has very good information about the warrant officer corps and the WOCS such as packing lists, daily agenda, how to prepare, etc.
Skill Enhancement
Leadership Potential Self Discipline
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Professional Development
Leadership Communication
Management
Ethics

18. A Day in the Life of a Candidate
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A Day in the Life of a Candidate
0500: Wake Up
0530: First Formation
0530 – 0635: PT
0635 – 0730: Hygiene
0730 – 0815: Breakfast
0815 – 1230: Academics
1230 – 1330: Lunch
1330 – 1720: Academics
1730 – 1820: Admin
1805 – 1900: Dinner
Day is pretty much the same as any NCOES school
Get to wear Groovy T-shirts
1st Warrant Officer Company
1900 – 2245: Candidate
Leadership Designs and
Implements Schedule
To Accomplish Specified Tasks
2245 – 0500: Lights Out

19. Where to Start… Contact the Warrant Officer Strength Manager (WOSM)
WO Recruiting
Where to Start…
Contact the Warrant Officer Strength Manager (WOSM)
Visit USAREC site to determine your MOS requirements.

20. QUESTIONS? CW3 Robyn Corbin Robyn.m.corbin.mil@mail.mil 339-202-9101
WO Recruiting
QUESTIONS?
CW3 Robyn Corbin