Has anyone gone from USMCR to NG and completed a Warrant Officer package?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 02:04:44 -0400

My contract with the USMCR is coming to an end (05/17). I'll have 8.5 years in. I am really looking into trying to put in a Warrant Officer package in the National Guard to fly Helicopters. Has anyone gone this route?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 3:41 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:41:22 -0400

To my understanding, you can actually submit a flight warrant packet right now, while your still in the USMCR. I would find a NG recruiting office and get more detailed information. Just some advice, if your goal is to fly, don't limit yourself to just Kentucky or to just the Army Guard, the Army Reserves, and other reserve branches have rotary pilots slots as well, also don't limit yourself just to the warrant option to fly, in certain cases commissioning to fly, can be a point of less resistance, to get your wings. And if your ultimate goal, is still to be a warrant aviator, you can always transition from commission to warrant.