Air Force Enlisted to Army Warrant Officer. Is the blue to green transition worth going through basic training again?

2021-01-19T12:30:40-05:00

I am active duty with 10 years of service. I was recently introduced to the Army WO program. It sounds like a legit transition but I want to make sure this is something I should pursue, or if I should just try my luck with Air Force commissioning. I know if I transition to WO that I'd continue being a technician, as opposed to the roles of officers and SNCOs. I feel like I am in the right unit since it's majority Army personnel and we have several WOs. My MOS would be 255A. What's the normal day for an Information Services Tech? Are there deployments (if so, how frequent)? Also, is there any info/advice that my wife and 3 kids should know while I'm transitioning through basic training, WOCS, and WOBC? The people I've asked either have no dependents or went through this process years ago.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2021 1:03 PM

2021-01-19T13:03:41-05:00

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Below is one post to review. Search on Air Force Enlisted to Army Warrant Officer" for other posts. Good luck with your decision.

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Air Force enlisted to Army Warrant Officer | RallyPoint

I have had a couple of my troops ask about crossing over from the Air Force to the Army to pursue becoming a Warrant Officer. Any advise, tips, tricks, etc for this process? Is it hard? Is it recommended?

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2021 1:15 PM

2021-01-19T13:15:21-05:00

Hello, I am a 255A in the Army and have been for 13 years. For me, it was the best career decisions I could have made. I enjoy being a leader, an advisor, and a technical expert. You should know that WOCC is not easy and WOBC is long. Depending on your assigned unit, there could be deployments and a lot of "net" training, or field problems validating your environment.
If you like getting your hands dirty and think you could best serve our country by being an technical expert, then it might be worth pursuing.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2021 3:13 PM

2021-01-19T15:13:18-05:00

I walked this exact path. I'm here if you have any specific questions. Bottom line up front: DO IT!

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 19 at 2021 3:35 PM

2021-01-19T15:35:36-05:00

Of course! You'll finally be afforded the respect one receives when they join a real branch of the military ;o)

Response by Cpl Johnny Willis made Jan 20 at 2021 9:23 AM

2021-01-20T09:23:41-05:00

Hey SSGT, I don't have any suggestion for you but I was just curious what was the reason why you would want to switch and not try to peruse a commission in the Air force?