Posted on Nov 8, 2018
Air Force to Army Warrant Officer. Can anyone give me feedback on my application?
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I will be submitting my my application in the next week or two and I would like to get some of the CWs opinion on how my packet looks based on some essential information below:
I have been in the AF for 8 years and I’m currently an E-5. I have great achievements such as Airman of the month, E4 below the zone, NCO of the quarter and NCO of the year. One thing I lack though is the NCOIC position. There are just not too many positions available plus too many higher ranking NCOs everytime I PCS to a base. I have LORs from my 1st LT(flight commander since there is no Capt assigned), Lt Col, Col and a CW3. My reaponsibilies have some weight as well due to my position as a project manager, training manager, and leadership roles documented on my performance reports. I have plenty of certifications as well that makes me a well technically qualified for the job.
I hope that i get some honest and constructive feedback on this. Is there anyone in here that is prior Air Force that went to the technical warrant side? Thanks!
I have been in the AF for 8 years and I’m currently an E-5. I have great achievements such as Airman of the month, E4 below the zone, NCO of the quarter and NCO of the year. One thing I lack though is the NCOIC position. There are just not too many positions available plus too many higher ranking NCOs everytime I PCS to a base. I have LORs from my 1st LT(flight commander since there is no Capt assigned), Lt Col, Col and a CW3. My reaponsibilies have some weight as well due to my position as a project manager, training manager, and leadership roles documented on my performance reports. I have plenty of certifications as well that makes me a well technically qualified for the job.
I hope that i get some honest and constructive feedback on this. Is there anyone in here that is prior Air Force that went to the technical warrant side? Thanks!
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Hello SSgt Perez. One of the biggest things the board is going to look at is leadership and how you capture it. Both are important. Your certifications are important and should be included, but focus on your leadership experience. The ability to write is very important for Officers and considering this is an Officer-producing program, it's no exception. Proof read, proof read, and proof read it again. The last thing you want is for your package to have something that could have easily been remedied prior to submission. It worked pretty well for me. 15 year MSgt and they still deemed me worthy enough to become a candidate and I'm looking forward to the transition.
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Thanks for the advice! Im waiting for the result that should come out this month. Are you still in training or already on duty? Was transition hard? U understand how relaxed the AF could be compared to the Army. What are the biggest differences? Thanks again! CW2 (Join to see)
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I'm still active with the AF waiting to cross over. It's been a long process for me, but others have had very short timelines with their transition. It all depends on your course dates. I've worked in joint environments throughout my career, so I already know what to expect. Each service has their pros and cons but my best experiences have been while deployed with the Army. I'm definitely looking forward to it.
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I just got notified that my packet is now board ready. I’ve had to deal with a bunch of barriers as well such as NCORP and PCA that had to altered by our great chief. Wish both of us the best and if both selected, i hope to cross paths with you one day. CW2 (Join to see)
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Fantastic and good luck. I'm scheduled to attend WOCS in August. Hope to see you there!
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I worked tirelessly with the Warrant Officer Strength Manager to verbalize my experience without sounding braggadocios or too Air Force specific. In the end, most of what I was evaluated in was civilian technical experience. We were able to get waivers for ncoers, BLC and ALC. Building a rock solid package is a lot of hard work, but it was all worth it when we got the 255A award letter. First time go! Best of luck!
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Thanks for your input! I was selected in January and I will be leaving for basic training in September.
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WO1 (Join to see) Heck yeah! There are about 5 AF to Army warrants that I've been in contact with. This is the best kept secret!
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It is a best kept secret! If not because of my friend who got selected as well, I wouldn’t have known! CW2 (Join to see)
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only feedback I can give, If you want to be an officer work on proof reading skills.
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It really depends on the field you are going into. If you are going aviation (pilot), they are looking at your potential to become a good pilot and your ability to adapt to a long and challenging program to get your wings and fly.
If you are trying to be a technical warrant you will be judged on your technical experience and leadership potential. You are expected to be a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will go to some schools, but your technical expertise is already well documented.
Either way, I wish you the best for making the change over. It’s a rewarding career.
If you are trying to be a technical warrant you will be judged on your technical experience and leadership potential. You are expected to be a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will go to some schools, but your technical expertise is already well documented.
Either way, I wish you the best for making the change over. It’s a rewarding career.
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Thanks a lot chief. I just got notified that my packet is board ready. Any piece of advice for an Air Force member like me who is transitioning?
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Hi Jomar, I went from the USCG into the Army . Are you trying to become a pilot or a walking Warrant Officer . One of the most over looked things that people make in that the Army is really big on education . Many of my contemporaries were passed over even though they received high marks on their OER . Good Luck if you need any help contact me as I was the unit Warrant officer recruiter for 8 years . Gary my email is [login to see]
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Wow! How was that transition? Was the change drastic from the coast guard life style? I’m coming from a HUA free air force and I kept hearing negative comments from my peers which I try not to affect me. I already got my packet officially submitted, there are some minor corrections which I have to submit by 17Dec.
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CW3 Gary Jones
Hello again , Like everything else in life there are great people to work with and there are A holes . If you do get into the Army as a warrant insure you take a commission when you make CW2 as a WO1 you will be appointed . Take on additional duties and further your education . If you get into a field such as aviation insure you do more than your piers IE additional duties , community service ect. as that's what they look at when they look at your OER . Always look your best , Make sure you are in shape , be a role model to those above and below you . Take care of your people . The biggest culture shock I had was the Army your a Soldier First that means you will need to learn Land Navigation , go to the range , the gas chamber and PT . Start running NOW!! I was up to three miles when I went in and still it was not enough . I can relate to the negative comments from your piers as they are Jealous . When I Put in my packet all the Officers in the unit gave me pointers as some were ex CWO Viet Nam era pilots that transitioned into the USCG . Even though I retired in 1996 I still keep in touch with the friends I made while in to include annual cross country trips on our Motorcycles . I don't regret it at all .
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Thanks for a very informative comment chief. In the air force, our performance reports has blocks for community service and education so that is not new. You are right, everywhere u go there would always be the toxic types. I will find out this month if Im selected or not. Thanks again and wish me luck. CW3 Gary Jones
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I did it. I was Active AF for six years and went warrant. Look honestly you packet will outshine most other branches. The army loves to snatch up air force pukes. Just start submitting. What I would pay attention to is doing exactly what the packet says. Like you need two warrant pilots to sign letters. Then submit till it sticks. I submitted an application 3 time and was selected on the fourth.
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Congrats! I apologize for not mentioning that I’m going for technical warrant (120A). I thought there is a limit on packet submission.
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WO1 (Join to see) two a year but just keep trucking. Submit two every year. If you want it keep applying don’t get discouraged.
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