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WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG U. S. Army Recruiting Command Fort Knox, KY Warrant Officer Recruiting Briefing U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 1

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Briefing Agenda Warrant Officer Recruiting Mission Definition of a Warrant Officer Opportunities and Benefits Education and Training Application and Processing U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 2

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officer Recruiting Mission The United States Army Recruiting Command is charged with recruiting highly qualified applicants to serve as Army warrant officers Warrant Officer Recruiting Branch 1. SFC Marcelino Morales 4. CW 3 Adam Williams 2. SFC Thomas Skaggs 5. CW 4 Carlos Negron 3. SFC Antonio Johnson 1 U. S. Army Recruiting Command 2 3 4 5 6 6. CW 4 Anthony Edwards www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 3

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Who applies to become a Warrant Officer? Applicants who want to make a difference Applicants who want to advance their careers Applicants who want to stay in their career fields Applicants who want better retirement pay for family Applicants who desire more post military career opportunities U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 4

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING ARMY STRONG There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong What is a Warrant Officer? (new DA PAM 600 -3 Definition) “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…” U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 5

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING ARMY STRONG There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong What you will be as a Warrant Officer! U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 6

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Opportunities and Benefits Better Pay and Retirement Faster Promotion Potential Technical Training and Education Extended Career Path Challenging Assignments Perform Core Duties Longer Small Elite Corps Makes up 2% of the Army and 15% Officer corps New Proposed Warrant Officer MOSs Chemical Warrant Officer FY 10 44 Recommendations: • 9 July 04 Basic Branch change & CW 5 Insignia Change • Save pay effective 9 July 04 • WOCS changes • Targeted pay raises U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 7

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Retirement pay Comparison Based on January 2008 Pay Scale (High III Retirement Formula) E-7/SFC CW 3 20 20 $1, 874 (50%) $2, 447 (50%) E-8/MSG CW 4 24 24 $2, 648 (60%) $853 $3, 501 (60%) E-9/SGM CW 5 30 30 $4, 259 (75%) $1024 $5, 283 (75%) U. S. Army Recruiting Command $573 www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 8

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant/NCO Base Pay Comparison Based on January 2008 Pay Scale ENL WO $7, 000. 00 $411 $6, 000. 00 $4697 $5, 000. 00 $4286 $3849 $4, 000. 00 $3, 000. 00 $5654 $2916 $3676 $2, 000. 00 $1, 000. 00 $933 10 years TIS $1021 16 years TIS $1368 20 years TIS Snapshot E-5 vs W 1 at 6 years TIS = Approximate $764. 00 E-6 vs W 1 at 8 years TIS = Approximate $562. 00 U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 9

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING ARMY STRONG There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong Flight Pay U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 10

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Army NCO & WO Promotion Comparison NCO 120. 00% WO 99% all 100. 00% 87% AV 86% AV 94% Tech 80. 00% 60. 00% 40. 00% 27. 5% 20. 00% 14. 8% 13. 9% E-8 E-9 0. 00% E-7 U. S. Army Recruiting Command CW 2 CW 3 CW 4 www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 11

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Air Force NCO & WO Promotion Comparison NCO WO 120. 00% 99% all 100. 00% 87% AV 86% AV 94% Tech 80. 00% 60. 00% 40. 00% 22. 83% 19. 86% 8. 63% 0. 00% E-7 E-8 U. S. Army Recruiting Command E-9 CW 2 CW 3 CW 4 www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 12

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Navy NCO & WO Promotion Comparison NCO WO 120. 00% 99% all 100. 00% 87% AV 86% AV 94% Tech 80. 00% 60. 00% 40. 00% 20. 39% 12. 62% 20. 00% 14. 48% 0. 00% E-7 E-8 U. S. Army Recruiting Command E-9 CW 2 CW 3 CW 4 www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 13

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Marines NCO & WO Promotion Comparison NCO 130. 00% 120. 00% 99% all 100. 00% WO 87% AV 86% AV 94% Tech 80. 00% 60. 00% 23. 9% 29. 1% 31. 9% 40. 00% 21. 7% 20. 00% E-7 E-8 U. S. Army Recruiting Command E-9 CW 2 CW 3 CW 4 www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 14

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officer Promotions 4 -5 Years TIG Appointment 2 Years TIG 4 -5 Years TIG 5 -6 Years TIG Time in Grade to CW 3/4/5 reduced one year! Aviators require one year longer for senior grades U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 15

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Training and Education Maintain G. I. Bill benefits Maintain tuition assistance (TA) benefits Maintain E-Army U Degree Completion Program Senior Service College selection/Combined advanced civil schooling Logistics Management College, VA (LEDC/FIT program) Naval Post Graduate School, MD (XP Course cooperative) Joint Military Intelligence College, DC Army Management Staff College, VA U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 16

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG 30 + Years as a WO if Promotion Gates Met Extended Career Path 30 Years, Longer if Approved 26 Years 24 Years 22 Years E-9 E-8 E-7 E-6 U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 17

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officer Education System WO SR STAFF COURSE SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE WO STAFF COURSE WO ADVANCED COURSE RESIDENT WO ADVANCED COURSE NONRESIDENT WO BASIC COURSE WO CANDIDATE SCHOOL U. S. Army Recruiting Command FIRST SERGEANT COURSE BATTLE STAFF NCO COURSE ADVANCED NCO COURSE BASIC NCO COURSE WARRIOR LEADER COURSE (WLC) www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 19

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officer Candidate School http: //usawocc. army. mil/ Selectees will attend either the four weeks and four days or the six weeks and four days Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS). E 5 graduated from PLDC/WLC, and E 6 and above = 4 weeks and 4 days E 5 non-graduate from PLDC/WLC and all E 1 to E 4 = 6 weeks and 4 days Purpose Leadership Potential Self Discipline Attention to Detail Professional Development Leadership Communication Management Ethics (Conditional Promotion to WO 1) Time Management U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 20

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG A Day in the Life of a Candidate 0500 - Wake Up 0530 - First Formation 0530 - 0645 - PT 0645 - 0730 - Hygiene 0730 - 0815 – Inspection/Breakfast 0815 - 1220 - Academics 1230 - 1320 - Lunch 1900 - 2245 – Candidate Leadership Designs and 1330 - 1720 - Academics Implements Schedule 1730 - 1820 - LAP To Accomplish Specified Tasks 1805 - 1900 - Dinner 2245 - 0500 - Lights Out U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 21

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officer Basic Course Provides MOS Technical and Tactical Certification Permanent Promotion to WO 1 Signal Military Intelligence Judge Advocate Ordnance Field Artillery Adjutant General Aviation U. S. Army Recruiting Command Transportation Quartermaster Military Police Special Forces Air Defense Artillery Engineer www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 22

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant MOS Selection Percentage FY 07 U. S. Army Recruiting Command = Any Applicant can apply www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 23

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING ARMY STRONG There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong Where to Start WWW. USAREC. ARMY. MIL/WARRANT U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 24

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG STEP 2: Administrative Requirements (An applicant must meet these seven Administrative Requirements before applying for the Warrant Officer Program) 1. US Citizenship (No Waivers) 2. General Technical (GT) score of 110 or higher (No Waivers) 3. High school graduate or have a GED (No Waivers) 4. Secret security clearance (Interim secret is acceptable to apply, except for WO MOS 882 A) 5. Pass the standard 3 -event Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet height/weight standards (Can apply for an APFT waiver) 6. Pass the appointment physical for technicians or the Class 1 A flight physical for 153 A (Flight = 18 months / Technical = 24 months) 7. All Applicants must have 12 months remaining on their enlistment contract U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 25

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Warrant Officers 12 Years Max Active Federal Service 153 A Any MOS/Rank can Apply Qualifying AFAST Score (90+) Less than 33 years old by board convene date Pass a Class 1 A flight physical (Vision Note: 20/50 or better) Technician Usually SPC or higher Appointment prior to age 46 Most require BNCOC Appropriate Qualifying Physical Prerequisites are determined by proponents (website) www. usarec. army. mil/warrant U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 26

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG The Application Board Packet 1. Checklist (MILPO/PSB Letter or S-1) 2. DA Form 61 (HT/WT & APFT Statement) 3. Letters of Recommendation (Next Slide) 4. Resume 5. ERB (Enlisted Record Brief) 6. OMPF (Five Years of NCOERS and/or AERS in order newest to oldest) 7. College Transcripts 8. DA Form 6256 (AFAST Form from Test Center) This form is for MOS 153 A only Supporting Documents 10. Security Clearance JPAS Print out 11. Physical (USAREC Form 1932) 12. DA Form 160 -R 13. Statement of Understanding 14. Waivers Moral – HRC Prerequisite, - Proponent Age, and AFS - G-1 APFT - G 3 15. Conditional Release (Reserves & Other Services) 9. Official Photo U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 27

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Letters of Recommendation Letters must not be older than Twelve Months If using former Commander - we recommend having current Commander review packet! Letters of Recommendation required: Company (or first UCMJ level) Commander (Must have) * Battalion (or second UCMJ level) Commander (Must have) Senior Warrant Officer Letter of Recommendation (CW 3 to CW 5) • Note: If requesting an APFT Waiver, BNCDR LOR must state you are physically capable of completing training and worldwide deployment • LORs going to Email Traffic – Test program starting with SF-180 As! U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 28

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Application Process QC Complete by recruiters USAREC Aviators no-waivers required Branch Proponent Qualification Letters and Waiver Cover Letters Boards Branch Moral Waivers Qualified and No Waivers 1 – 7 Days Process HRC St. Louis AFS or Age Waivers APFT Waivers Army G 3 Army G 1 Waits for Branch Qualification 2 – 3 Months Process USAREC Board Ready U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 29

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Selection Board DA Centralized Board Held at USAREC Comprised of Branch and Warrant Officers APPLICANT MOS VOTE WADE O’NEAL MORNING PAYTON WILLIAM HAZEL DIAZ BRANCH JONES 100 A 100 A 100 A 36 -2 35 +4 35 +3 34 +3 33 +6 28 +2 12 +4 9 +5 OML# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 4 5 3 5 6 + + + - 28 +2 Vote Using “Total Person” Concept Fully Qualified - Selected - Q-S Fully Qualified - Nonselect (First Board) - FQ-NS Not Competitive - Not Selected (Second Board) - NC-NS U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 30

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Final Notes ü Packet deadline: 1 st of the month prior to the board Should be sooner if waivers are requested üSend the packet to USAREC “Electronically” üVerify your application status on line! Specially if your status is “R” üWe encourage contact – email, call, or fax 153 A Applicants Studying for AFAST highly recommended U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 31

WARRANT OFFICER RECRUITING There’s Strong; then there is Army Strong ARMY STRONG Any Questions? U. S. Army Recruiting Command www. usarec. army. mil/warrant 32