I want to know more about warrant officers. Are they officers, enlisted, or that gray area that's just left alone?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:20:18 -0500

How does one change their mos'? Because while I enjoy the army, I don't enjoy my job. So I'm looking for a change of venue of sorts. But, i don't know how so I could use your guy's help. So if you guys could help please?

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Dec 27 at 2018 4:36 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:36:10 -0500

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

What is a Warrant Officer?

An Army Warrant Officer is an expert in their career field. Learn about Warrant Officer recruiting, Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), pay & more.

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Dec 27 at 2018 5:28 PM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:28:52 -0500

Warrants are definitely officers. They are technical experts who normally have spent years in their chosen Branch of Service. I think to an extent, they are given more respect than an ENS or 2nd LT. They have been there, done that.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2018 5:30 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:30:16 -0500

Definitely should identify that MOS you love prior to pursuing Warrant. Furthermore, if Warrant is the ultimate goal, choose an MOS that will be a feeder MOS to the Warrant MOS that you’re eyeing.

Response by SGT David T. made Dec 28 at 2018 7:49 AM

SGT David T. — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 07:49:47 -0500

Warrant are officers. In practice (when I was in), they were pretty much left alone. Changing your MOS is tricky. There are several ways on paper to do it. The only way I have seen it happen at the Soldier's request was part of a reenlistment. That is how I did it. I started off as 11B then reenlisted to reclass to 92F (77F). You are probably not in your window yet, but you could talk to the retention NCO to see what is currently open and what the qualifications are. If you are interested in those, then make sure you work on getting qualified. Of course that job may not be available when your window is open, but it is something to look at.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2018 10:47 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 10:47:03 -0500

W1s are appointed by a "warrant". CWOs are commissioned.