Posted on Feb 8, 2018
As an Officer, is it possible to go Warrant? If so, what would be the benefit?
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From some brief research I think it is possible but I'm hoping someone here could provide clarity on this. Under what circumstances would someone want to do this and what would be the benefit?
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Warrant Officers
Military Career
Posted 7 y ago
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I see a lot of different responses on here but as someone who has done it, here is how it worked for me. First, DO NOT resign your commission because that is much more permanent, speak to your OPM folks on how to handle the process. For me, in 2007 I was a 1LT aviator and wanted a fulltime job on our state's counterdrug program flying OH-58's but they were only hiring WO's. We did some paperwork and a month later I was a WO1. It was very simple. In 2012, I was re-appointed to 1LT and promoted to CPT around 90 days later. Plus, my five or so years as a WO was added to my MRD and I was placed into a new peer group. Win-win for me because now I can stay in until I'm pension collect eligible when/if I make LTC. Being a Warrant Officer had its perks but leading Soldiers to me is much more rewarding.
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SSG Carlos Madden
Whoa. Thats a much better response than I thought I'd get. Looks like you found the best kept secret in the Army.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
Most of the officers I know that took this path did it knowing it was a permanent change. Most were like you, going into a full time position, but permanent AGR positions. One of them had been passed over and saw this as both a route to a full time job AND to continue his career.
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Sure is! I would think the benifits would include “doing” things more than leading them, if you’re into that. Also, you could fly! I always wanted to be a pilot, damn TBI....
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And the OFFICIAL answer is yes. AR135-100 Chapter 1-6
Isn't the internet wonderful sometimes.
I knew people that did it, but I haven't been on the Active Reserve or Active side for a long time, but there it is in black and white.
Isn't the internet wonderful sometimes.
I knew people that did it, but I haven't been on the Active Reserve or Active side for a long time, but there it is in black and white.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SSG Carlos Madden - I'm only 62, think they will give me a waiver if I go WO?:^).
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