Choose To Become A Warrant Officer Within The VT Army National Guard

Warrant Officers hold a special role for the Vermont Army National Guard and serve many functions. This career path is best suited for men & women who are technical experts and hold a strong desire to train our incoming soldier recruits. Additional duties of a warrant officer includes managing and maintaining the Vermont Army National Guard's equipment, support activities, and technical systems. They also serve as advisors to commanders and are excellent in leading by example. Choosing this career path first requires completing Warrant Officers Candidate School (WOCS).

 

CAREER PATHS WITH THE VT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD


 

 

 

 

 

OBJECTIVE OF WARRANT OFFICERS

A primary Objective of the Recruiting and Retention Command (RRC) is to select qualified and competent Soldiers for advancement to the Warrant Officer Career Fields. Our leadership is unwavering in the recruitment process and we target only the most desirable candidates for this position. This is a challenging objective, considering the required technical experience and competencies expected of today's Warrant Officer (WO).

The talent we seek is inherent among most seasoned enlisted Soldiers. After learning more about the many incentives of becoming a Warrant Officer, we are confident that you will strongly consider transitioning to the Corps. Among the incentives are job satisfaction and the substantial differences in annual training, drill and retirement incomes. When comparing the career earnings potential, spanning the career of an enlisted Soldier compared to that of a Warrant Officer, the differences are absolutely astounding!

We hope that your selection as a potential Warrant Officer Candidate, and consideration for an appointment, is encouraging. To further pursue this career opportunity; please contact your Warrant Officer Recruiter and assist them by providing the requested information they need. Once this information is received, you will be personally contacted to discuss your military career goals. Please visit the U.S. Army's Recruiting Command's Warrant Officer Recruiting Information site for additional information.

 

GRADE STRUCTURE

There are five grades within the Army Warrant Officer Corps. A person is initially appointed as a Warrant Officer (WO1), and progresses to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) after 2 years. Competitive promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3), Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4), and Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) occur at approximately six year intervals for Aviation Warrant Officers and five year intervals for those in other branches.

 

BRANCHES

Adjutant General - Fort Jackson, South Carolina Air Defense Artillery - Fort Sill, Oklahoma Aviation - Fort Rucker, Alabama
Engineer - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Chemical - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Electronic Warfare - Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Field Artillery - Fort Sill, Oklahoma Judge Advocate General - Charlottesville, Virginia Medical Service - Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Military Intelligence - Fort Huachuca, Arizona  Military Police - Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Quarter Master - Fort Lee, Virginia
Ordnance - Fort Lee, Virginia Transportation - Fort Eustis, Virginia Signal - Fort Gordon, Georgia
Veterinary - Fort Sam Houston, Texas Special Forces - Fort Bragg, North Carolina Cyber - Fort Gordon, Georgia

 

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A WARRANT OFFICER

 

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen by birth or naturalization

  • Must have a GT score of at least 110 on the ASVAB

  • Must be a High School Graduate or have a GED at the high school level

  • Must have at least a Interim Secret Security Clearance. Some MOS require actual clearance.

  • Must pass an Appointment Physical (Chapter 2, AR 40-501, or Class 1A flight Physical)

  • Must meet height and weight standards

  • Must pass a standard PT test without alternative event(s)

  • Must possess outstanding leadership traits

  • Must be an E5 or above

  • Must meet specific MOS requirements of DA Circular 601 Series

  • Technical Specialties applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 46.

    • Age waivers are possible over age 46.

  • For Rated Aviation Position must be programmed to begin Flight Training prior to age 33

  • 12 Months or more remaining on enlistment contract.