Do I have to attend ALC to become a technical warrant officer?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:14:07 -0400

I'm currently in the process of trying to go warrant. I would like to be a 915 A, an automotive maintenance officer. Every time I try to get details on what is required every thing is different. Even on go army it has to different lists of requirements. Now I'm hearing that I have to complete ALC to be able to go warrant. So does anyone have any knowledge on this, so I can begin the process?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:16 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:16:59 -0400

If you aren’t able to understand the recruiting website, your best bet is to contact the actual Warrant recruiters to clarify. Some tech warrant MOS’s require a certain grade and TIG (along with NCOERs)

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 26 at 2019 1:17 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:17:02 -0400

Check with your training NCO for the answer, he or she should have the answer you need.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:17 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:17:51 -0400

With a few exceptions, yes, you have to have ALC. More knowledge won’t hurt anyhow.

Response by SSG David McPherson made May 26 at 2019 1:19 PM

SSG David McPherson — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:19:32 -0400

Certain Warrant Officer designations require ALC ask your warrant he/she may also be able to help also if you check out the Ft Rucker website they may have updated info on requirements for warrants seeing how that is where they go for WOBC

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:19 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:19:50 -0400

This is a resource that can give you generalizations: https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/

However, the one who is going to be able to answer that question definitively is your ascension NCO who usually works with retention. If you’re a Reservist, ARCD could probably help too.

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:22:36 -0400

Use the recruiting website to find out everything in reference to going warrant. Each MOS is different and has different requirements. 915A does require you to be an ALC graduate. Sometimes certain requirements can be waived unless it specifically states no waivers. I would contact the recruiter for that specific MOS and ask if it can be waived or to verify your eligibility. Go to the link and find out the POC and more details. https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/915A/

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:26:26 -0400

Thank you all for taking the time to give me some guidance on this, I appreciate it. I will work towards an ALC date and push forward. Thanks again for the kind and knowledgeable advice!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:33:55 -0400

https://m.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/warrant-officer.m.html

What is a Warrant Officer? | GoArmy.com

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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 1:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 13:35:42 -0400

Also go to the Warrant Recruitment office, there is one on your post. They will be able to tell you exactly what you need and what you already have. Good luck!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2019 2:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 May 2019 14:28:27 -0400

Every Warrant MOS has different prerequisites, but they all require ALC. When a Warrant MOS is hurting for applicants they may waive the requirement, but they have the Soldier attend ALC after being selected because that's where you learn the advanced technical skills specific for your MOS.
You should sit down with the Warrant Recruiters on your post. They are part of the SORB, so wherever the SF recruiters are, you can find the Warrant Recruiters.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2019 11:47 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 28 May 2019 11:47:21 -0400

Nope! But it is a must have.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2019 5:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 05:21:14 -0400

ALC can be waived, I had to friends go 915A without it.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2019 6:06 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 06:06:14 -0400

ALC is a prerequisite