Posted on Sep 29, 2017
I was recently selected for Warrant Officer Candidate School. What is the average wait time for school orders, and what should I expect?
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The Warrant Officer Candidate Selection list just came out a couple days ago. I know the website says 90 days for school orders. I’m trying to see the average wait time for my orders to be cut so I can give my unit a heads up (currently deployed). I would also appreciate any insight and recommendations prior to showing up for school. Thank you very much and congrats to the others that got selected
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I submitted my packet August 16, got selected in October 16...attended WOCS August 17. Scheduling for WOCS is, in theory, done to align with the WOBC classes.
Recommendations: Don't volunteer for candidate S1. Oh, and there are no Chiefs in WOCS. A fellow candidate called one of the TAC officers chief and had to write a 300 word essay on why that is wrong.
Recommendations: Don't volunteer for candidate S1. Oh, and there are no Chiefs in WOCS. A fellow candidate called one of the TAC officers chief and had to write a 300 word essay on why that is wrong.
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CW2 (Join to see) - Sure thing! If you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I just left Ft. Rucker a few weeks ago so it's still pretty fresh in my mind. Academics aren't too crazy. If you can pass NCOES you should do fine. We lost a few candidates to land nav, so if you're already solid there, so much the better. You won't really be able to dead reckon, the brush is pretty thick and there were spiders everywhere. But all in all, it's not terribly hard.
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Will do! I’ll try to shoot you an email sometime soon with some questions. Thank you again and congrats on graduation!
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The time from selection to going to WOCS can take up to six months depending on availability of slots and your situation. I waited 6 months before I attended. Since you are deployed then that could effect your timeline. Orders are cut within the first month from my experience and after talking with classmates. As far as WOCS come physically ready and practice land navigation. There are other threads on this subject with more info. Congrats and good luck!
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Thank you Chief! I’ve been told different things about my situation. I’ve been told that since the orders come down for school that my unit has to send me back, which they have no problem with. I just wanted a general/ average timeline so they wouldn’t be blindsided. I will definitely prepare myself on both of those areas. I’m very physically fit and knowledgeable in land navigation. But as with every area, there’s always room for improvement. Thank you again!
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