Posted on Feb 6, 2019
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I just need some direction on getting the LORs for a WOFT packet that I would like to submit in May. I am an active duty soldier on Ft Bragg. (11B305W) I have a few contacts in the NG world but was wondering if it is better to have an active duty CW4-5 write the LOR. Thank you so much in advance.
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I was at Bragg when I put my packet together. Just got to Simmons AAF and walk into one of the companies and ask to talk to one of the Senior Warrants. I talked to the guys at Charlie Med and they were super helpful.
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Awesome! Thank you, sir! How long after the board did you leave for school?
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So I was selected May 2017 and left for WOCS in September. Things have gotten a little backed up here now so it could be a bit longer.
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This is pretty solid advice, as long as your Senior Warrant LOR is the last item you need, most anybody will be willing to set you up with a CW4 or CW5, just go ask.
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If they know you and can write you a letter it is better than trying to jus find one. It does not matter what between the two branches.
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Thank you 1SG! My packet is close to being all filled out and checked by the recruiters on Ft. Bragg!
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SGT (Join to see) I’m on Fort Bragg as well, in the same office, wish you the best of luck!
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If you personally know one of the recommending WOs, go for that one rather than someone that 'interviewed' you. The board AARs showed that a Sr. WO that served and interacted with the Soldier had more weight than a CW5 that interviewed them.

For those MOSs where CW5's are scarce or the Soldier just didnt have an echelon with a Sr. WO available, there was more leniency.
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Thank you for the guidance sir.
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