Is there a former 88M here that has gone Warrant Officer? How difficult was the process?

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:38:04 -0500

Hello everyone,
I'm really interested in going Warrant Officer, in particular a Mobility Officer. Any advice for anyone trying to take this route in their Army Carreer?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2021 12:42 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 00:42:35 -0500

It's the same process for any Tech. https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2021 8:40 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:40:42 -0500

What Mr. Carroll said below. Also, make sure that you meet all of the pre-requisites described on the USAWOR website before submitting a packet. I was helping another 88M put his packet together for 882A a couple of years ago, and the TC Proponent at the school house told me that there were two non-waiverable (absolutely must meet) requirements you need to have completed before even applying:

- Graduate of the 80 hour Unit Movement Officer Deployment Planning Course (UMODPC) taught/approved by the US Army Transportation School
- Graduate of 80 hour TC-AIMS II (Functional User) course taught/approved by the US Army Transportation School

If you don't have these done yet, get them done now. Best of luck!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2021 10:08 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 10:08:12 -0500

SPC Maldonado,

I reclassified as an 88M after a 20 year break to qualify for 882A. My 88M experience was not much of a factor in help prepare for 882A. The
best MOS path to 882A would be as an experienced 88N. I had the benefit of 25 years of civilian logistics experience but still had to close many gaps.

I commend you for exploring your future career options. Setting goals and putting in the work to achieve them is a critical life skill. My intent is to give you some things to think about to help you determine if this is the path you want to pursue.

Think about why you want to be a Mobility Warrant Officer. Your “why” has to fuel a high level of dedication, perseverance, and motivation through many years. That level of dedication to a complex and challenging profession does not end with the pinning of WO1. You need to know your “why” for any career goal or other major life decision.

“How difficult” is subjective and not the right question. If difficulty becomes your decision criteria you would miss out on anything worthwhile. Instead, have a commitment mindset and look at any qualification gaps you have. I have found that the degree of “difficulty” of any worthy pursuit can be mitigated by preparation. Put in the work. Research the requirements, evaluate yourself against them, develop a plan to close any gaps.

Regarding advice: WO1 Carroll gave you the first step: a link to the basic qualifications and requirements. There are two sets: basic qualifications to become a WO and those to become an 882A. If you find you can’t, or aren’t willing, to meet the qualifications then your journey has ended. If you can/will meet the qualifications then find out what a day in the life is like for an 882A. It varies by assignment. Regardless of unit, you must have: a high level of problem solving ability, communication skills, get results under high pressure, work in complex systems, research ability, and provide innovative solutions.

An 882A’s basic assignment in the S4 section of a Brigade Headquarters. There are other units of assignments but regardless of where you are assigned, it is in a highly visible and demanding position. Whatever path you decide to pursue, I have some general advice that has served me well through a long civilian career and as a Warrant Officer:

1. Have a vision for your life. It is okay to change your vision.
2. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. Prepare and work hard to improve yourself, learn and grow. Opportunities will come when you don’t expect it but you can also create opportunities.
3. Your life is a product of your decisions. Your are 100% in control of your decisions. Make good decisions. When you make bad decisions, own it, learn from them and move on.
4. Never quit anything. Be a finisher. If you decide halfway it isn’t for you - finish it and then do something else.