Warrant Officer Applicant Brief 44 SPECIALTIES 17 BRANCHES

Warrant Officer Applicant Brief 44 SPECIALTIES – 17 BRANCHES WWW. GOWARRANTNOW. COM UNCLASSIFIED

Warrant Officer Recruiting Mission The Warrant Officer Recruiting Company is tasked with recruiting HIGHLY QUALIFIED in-service applicants who demonstrate character, competence, and commitment to serve as capable Army Warrant Officers. UNCLASSIFIED

Terms of Reference Technicians • 17 Branches, 44 Specialties • Usually SGT or higher • Most require completion of ALC • Must meet MOS prerequisites Aviators • 1 Branch, 1 Specialty - 153 A • Open to all MOSs and ranks • Passing SIFT Score (40+) • Class I Flight Physical required UNCLASSIFIED

Define a Warrant Officer DA Pam 600 -3 The Army Warrant Officer is a self-aware and adaptive technical expert, combat leader, trainer, and advisor. Warrant Officers are innovative integrators of emerging technologies, dynamic teachers, confident warfighters, and developers of specialized teams of Soldiers. WO 1 – Basic level CW 2 – Intermediate CW 3 – Advanced CW 4 – Senior CW 5 – Master UNCLASSIFIED

Administrative Requirements 1. US Citizenship No Waiver 2. General Technical (GT) Score of 110 or higher No Waiver 3. High School Graduate or have a GED No Waiver 4. Adjudicated Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance No INTERIM; No Waiver 5. Must have ≥ 12 months remaining on enlistment contract *ETP Avail 6. Pass Commissioning Physical for Tech or Flight Physical for Aviators *Waiver/ETP Avail 7. Age: Technicians < 46 yrs / Aviators < 32 yrs at time packet is boarded *ETP Avail 8. Active Federal Service: Technicians < 12 yrs / Aviators < 8 yrs at time the DA 61 is signed by applicant *ETP Avail 9. Pass the either the standard 3 -event Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) or 6 -event Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) at the gold standard and meet height/weight standards UNCLASSIFIED

Warrant Officer MOSs WO MOS Description Enlisted Feeder MOSs 120 A 125 D 131 A 140 K 140 L 150 A 150 U 151 A 153 A 170 B 255 A 255 N 255 S 311 A 350 F 350 G 351 L 351 M 351 Z Construction Engineering Technician Geospatial Engineering Technician Field Artillery Technician Command Control Systems Technician Air and Missile Defense Tactician Air and Missile Defense Technician Air Traffic Control Technician Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems Technician Aviation Maintenance Technician Rotary Wing Aviator Cyber Operations Technician Electronic Warfare Technician Information Services Technician Network Management Technician Information Protection Technician CID Special Agent All Source Intelligence Technician GEOINT Imagery Technician Counterintelligence Technician Human Intelligence Collection Technician Attaché Intelligence Operations Technician 12 H, K, N, P, Q, R, T, W 12 Y, 35 F, G 11 B, C, 13 B, J, F, M, R, 19 D 14 E, G, H, P, S, 15 P, Q, 17 E 14 E, H, T, 94 S 15 Q 15 E, 15 W CMF 15 MOS (Except 15 P, Q) All MOSs 25 E, 17 E, 13 Fw/ASI 1 J All MOSs 31 D, 31 B with ASI V 5 35 F 35 G 35 L 35 M All MOS w/ SQI 7 Historically Critical Mission Open to ALL MOSs provided prerequisites are met UNCLASSIFIED

Warrant Officer MOSs WO MOS Description Enlisted Feeder MOSs 352 N 352 S 353 T 420 A 740 A 881 A 882 A 890 A 913 A 914 A 915 A 919 A 920 B 921 A 922 A 923 A 948 B 948 D SIGINT Analysis Technician Signals Collection Technician MI Systems Maintenance/Integration Technician Human Resources Technician Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Tech Marine Deck Officer Marine Engineering Officer Mobility Officer Ammunition Warrant Officer Armament Systems Maintenance Allied Trades Warrant Officer Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer Property Accounting Technician Supply Systems Technician Airdrop Systems Technician Food Service Technician Petroleum Systems Technician Electronic Systems Maintenance Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance 35 N, P 35 S 35 T 42 A 74 D All MOSs 89 A, B, D 91 A/F/G/M, ASI A 8, K 8, J 3 91 E, X 91 A, B, H, M, P, S, X 91 B, C, D, H, J, L, X 92 Y 92 A, 68 J 92 R 92 G, 68 M 92 F, L, W 94 D, E, F, H, M, R, W, Y, Z 94 A, M, P, S, T, X, Z UNCLASSIFIED

Applicant Characteristics • Independent Operator • Leader • Self Confident • Dependable • Technically/Tactically Proficient • Ethical and Moral • Decision Maker • Self Sufficient • Mature • Able to Grasp Complex Problems • Mentally and Physically Strong UNCLASSIFIED

Unique Assignment Opportunities White House Communications Agency White House Transportation Agency White House/Congressional Fellowships Training-with-Industry (TWI) Instructor (WOBC/WOAC/WOCC) WOCS TAC Officer Warrant Officer Recruiting Team Pentagon and Department of the Army Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT) UNCLASSIFIED

Army Promotion Comparison Warrant Officer NCO 93. 8% AV 92. 0% TC 100. 00% 89. 7% AV 85. 3% TC 80. 00% 62. 9% AV 50. 0% TC 60. 00% 41. 1% 40. 00% 32. 2% 16. 9% 20. 00% E-7 E-8 E-9 CW 3 Source: Human Resource Command UNCLASSIFIED CW 4 CW 5

Air Force Promotion Comparison Warrant Officer NCO 93. 8% AV 92. 0% TC 100. 00% 89. 7% AV 85. 3% TC 80. 00% 62. 9% AV 50. 0% TC 60. 00% 40. 00% 24. 34% 20. 00% 20. 96% 10. 77% E-7 E-8 E-9 CW 3 Source: my. PERS/Human Resource Command UNCLASSIFIED CW 4 CW 5

Navy Quota Comparison Warrant Officer NCO 93. 8% AV 92. 0% TC 5500 89. 7% AV 85. 3% TC 4704 4500 62. 9% AV 50. 0% TC 3550 2550 1853 1550 400 486 E-7 E-8 E-9 CW 3 CW 4 Source: Navy Personnel Command/Human Resource Command UNCLASSIFIED CW 5

Marine Corps Quota Comparison Warrant Officer NCO 93. 8% AV 92. 0% TC 2250 2000 89. 7% AV 85. 3% TC 1845 62. 9% AV 50. 0% TC 1500 1000 848 500 0 287 E-8 E-9 CW 3 Source: Marines. mil / Human Resource Command UNCLASSIFIED CW 4 CW 5

Promotion Timeline Technician: 4 -5 Years TIG 2 Years TIG 4 -5 Years TIG Appointment WO 1 2 Years TIG CW 4 CW 3 CW 2 5 -6 Years TIG Aviator: UNCLASSIFIED CW 5 5 -6 Years TIG

Extended Career Total Years Active Federal Service 30 Years 1 SG (P) / MSG (P) and CSM/SGM 26 Years 1 SG/MSG 24 Years 20 Years SFC/SFC (P) SSG/SSG (P) UNCLASSIFIED 30 + Years of WO SVC *Continued Promotion / Age 62

Base Pay Comparison $12, 000 $9, 104 W 5 $10, 000 $6, 072 W 3 $8, 000 $4, 976 W 2 $6, 000 $4, 752 $7, 309 $7, 340 W 4 E 9 $5, 540 E 8 E 7 $3, 770 $4, 000 E 6 $2, 000 ENL WO $1, 206 10 years TIS $1, 320 16 years TIS $1, 769 20 years TIS $1, 764 26 years TIS Based on 2020 Pay Scale Approx Snapshot E-5 vs W 1 at 6 years TIS = $987 E-6 vs W 1 at 8 years TIS = $770 E-7 vs W 1 at 10 years TIS = $385 UNCLASSIFIED

Traditional Retirement Comparison W 3 E 7 20 20 $3, 357 (50%) $2, 474 (50%) +$883 W 4 E 8 24 24 $4, 767 (60%) $3, 555 (60%) +$1, 212 W 5 E 9 30 30 $7, 170 (75%) $5, 780 (75%) +$1, 390 Based on 2020 Pay Scale UNCLASSIFIED

Aviation Incentive Pay AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY UNDER 2 OVER 6 OVER 10 $125 $200 $700 $1000 UNCLASSIFIED

Where to Begin www. gowarrantnow. com UNCLASSIFIED

Packet Submission Deadlines Board Dates New Packet Deadline Corrections Deadline Updates Deadline 16 - 20 Nov 20 21 Sep 20 19 Oct 20 5 Nov 20 25 - 29 Jan 21 23 Nov 20 28 Dec 20 18 Jan 21 22 - 26 Mar 21 1 Feb 21 25 Feb 21 15 Mar 21 17 - 21 May 21 29 Mar 21 22 Apr 21 10 May 21 26 - 30 Jul 21 24 May 21 29 Jun 21 19 Jun 21 24 - 24 Sep 21 2 Aug 21 25 Aug 21 13 Sep 21 • Deadline verification, extensions, and changes announced on www. gowarrantnow. com • Failure to meet deadlines may delay packet to a later selection board • Applicants requiring waiver(s)/ETP(s) must backwards plan for early packet submission UNCLASSIFIED

Waiver / ETP Requests APPROVAL AUTHORITY APPROX TURN AROUND TIME NOTES DA G 1 4– 6 Weeks Self Signed Memo Proponent 2– 4 Weeks Self Signed Memo USAREC G 3 2– 4 Weeks Submit all applicable docs to G 3 APFT DA G 3 Unknown Approved prior to submission Tattoo DA G 1 4– 6 Weeks Self Signed Memo, LTC Signed Memo, & color pictures with ruler Conduct (Moral) DA G 1 4– 6 Weeks Self Signed Memo Serious/Major Conduct (Moral) DA G 1 4– 8 Weeks Self Signed Memo/GOENDO/Case Summary WAIVER/ETP AGE/AFS Prerequisite Medical UNCLASSIFIED

The Application Board Packet Supporting Documents 1. DA Form 61 1. Security Clearance Verification Memo 2. USAREC Form 3. 3 2. USAREC Form 3. 1 3. USAREC Form 3. 2 3. DA Form 160 4. Service Record Brief or Equivalent 4. Statement of Understanding 5. Evaluations (Newest to oldest) 5. Approved DD Form 368 (NG/USAR/IS only) 6. AERs/1059 s (Newest to oldest) 6. REDD Report (Interservice only) 7. College Transcripts 7. Tattoo Validation Memo (Interservice only) 8. Professional Certificates (If applicable) 8. Waiver/ETP Requests (w/ supporting documents) 9. SIFT Score sheet (153 A only) 9. DA Form 705 (Interservice only) 10. DA Form 5500 (If applicable) 11. Checklist (S 1 OIC/HR Tech, CSM, SWO signatures) UNCLASSIFIED

Application for Appointment DA Form 61 • • • Applicant must sign Interservice APFT must be graded by Army E-7 or higher Unit Commander must sign verifying APFT, Ht/Wt UNCLASSIFIED

Letter of Recommendation USAREC Form 3. 3 • All applicants require at least 3 LORs Ø First and Second level UCMJ Authority Ø Senior Warrant Officer • Valid for 90 days upon unit arrival • SWO must include Branch/MOS • Must be digitally signed • Joint or unique organization LOR ETP available UNCLASSIFIED

Resume USAREC Form 3. 2 - Why are you qualified to be an Army Warrant Officer? - Why are you qualified to be an Army Aviator, HR Technician, Logistician? - What will you contribute to the Army as a Warrant Officer? - Why do you want to be an Army Warrant Officer? Applicants Signature UNCLASSIFIED Date

Security Clearance Verification • Complete fillable version • SECRET valid for 10 yrs from date granted • TOP SECRET valid for 6 yrs from date granted UNCLASSIFIED

Physical Cover Sheet USAREC Form 3. 1 • 150 A/153 A: line f must be completed • 150 A/153 A: must include stamped DD 2808 page 1 • Technical MOS with medical waiver follow instructions on website • Must include physician stamp UNCLASSIFIED

Application for Active Duty DA Form 160 UNCLASSIFIED

Statement of Understanding UNCLASSIFIED

Tattoo Compliance Validation Interservice Applicants Only UNCLASSIFIED

Tattoo ETP Request Army Applicants Only UNCLASSIFIED

ETP and Waiver Requests UNCLASSIFIED

Application Checklist UNCLASSIFIED

Application Process APPLICANT Prerequisite Waivers Medical Waivers Approved by Proponent Approved by USAREC MED Level 1 WORC Level 2 Proponent Level 3 USAREC Administrative Qualification Technical Qualification Regulatory Qualification Age, AFS, Conduct, Tattoo Waivers/ETP Approved by SORB / DMPM UNCLASSIFIED Board Ready

Selection Board Notes • Results published via MILPER message 7 -10 business days after WOSB recess • Fully Qualified packets boarded twice; updates not required • Fully Qualified – Select (FQ-S) instructions and information disseminated via email 35 – 45 days after MILPER message publication • Warrant Officer Candidate School five weeks at Fort Rucker, AL • Non Competitive – Non-Select (NC-NS) must wait 12 months from initial DA 61 date to resubmit application UNCLASSIFIED

Interservice Applicant Key Points • Request REDD Report/GT Conversion from recruiter • Conditional Release must be approved prior to application submission • Direct questions pertaining to MOS conversion/technical qualifications and SWO LOR to respective proponent POC UNCLASSIFIED

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