Am I competitive for 170A Warrant?

WO1 Jose R. — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:18:36 -0400

Currently I am putting my packet together to apply for 170A Cyber Operations Technician Warrant. I am in a dental unit but have been doing computer work for several years. I have a BS in IT Security and currently in my MS for IT Security. I am studying to take the CISSP soon (I have gone to classes as well for it and received completed certificates).

I worked on a the computers here at work as well as hook the dental equipment up to the network. At home I run a small hobby shop where I do virus removal, firewall setup, re-imaging ect. My current languages that I know but not 100% are Python, Java, HTML, and JacaScript. I currently run a VM at home for different practices. My GT is a 110.

The major question is what are they looking for in a candidate as far as requirements, and since I have not held an actual job as a a cyber security tech will that prevent me from applying. Are there any recommendations or "need to have" before applying? I know this is long winded thank you for responses.

Response by COL Lee Flemming made Aug 23 at 2016 9:08 AM

COL Lee Flemming — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:08:12 -0400

WO1 Jose R. Warrant. Everything looks strong. Recommendations?

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 10:58 AM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:58:55 -0400

I am assuming that you already went to the recruiting website. It takes very little effort to submit a packet for consideration and the worst they can do is say no. Your degree meets the qualification for experience and after you have your CISSP you will be IAT III which is a preferred qualifier.
The hardest part will be to find a SR WO that will write an endorsement letter.

http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant/prerequ/WO170A.shtml

U.S. Army Recruiting Command's Warrant Officer Recruiting Information Site

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2020 5:27 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 17:27:27 -0400

Did you ever apply? I'm interested to know if you were accepted into the program. I'm also interested in this route but in the ARNG.

Response by WO1 Jose R. made Jun 12 at 2023 9:54 PM

WO1 Jose R. — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:54:57 -0400

Update: selected and headed to WOCS.

Response by WO1 Jose R. made Aug 16 at 2023 8:04 PM

WO1 Jose R. — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:04:26 -0400

Hello all, I know it has been a long while but I would like to update you all.
I applied and was accepted to Warrant Officer Candidate School.

What I learned is if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. DO NOT SELF SELECT!