Posted on Jul 5, 2016
Is there an age waiver for enlisted to go Officer or Warrant?
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I am currently 41, serving as a medic, and I just finally got my BAS in Cybersecurity. I would be happy continuing the path of being an NCO (currently E5), trying to re-class to cyber but hitting walls in getting the clearance. So,my wife is encouraging me to explore more options.
I am curious if there is even the possibility of going commission or warrant. Joining the Army at 34 years old with only an AAS in IT, I did not have the option to go Officer. And the recruiter stated that since I do not have technical certifications I could not go warrant despite having over 10 years experience in the IT field prior to joining the Army. I know that the Army expanded their requirements for OCS for fiscal 2016 but wondering if it may happen next year as well.
Any advice or direction would be highly appreciated. Is it possible to switch from enlisted or should I just keeping pounding on the barriers to try to reclass as enlisted?
I am curious if there is even the possibility of going commission or warrant. Joining the Army at 34 years old with only an AAS in IT, I did not have the option to go Officer. And the recruiter stated that since I do not have technical certifications I could not go warrant despite having over 10 years experience in the IT field prior to joining the Army. I know that the Army expanded their requirements for OCS for fiscal 2016 but wondering if it may happen next year as well.
Any advice or direction would be highly appreciated. Is it possible to switch from enlisted or should I just keeping pounding on the barriers to try to reclass as enlisted?
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I command ROTC in Montana for the Air Force, Army may be different but on our side of the fence the cadet must commission before age 30, with waiver possibility to age 35 for special circumstances (career field specialty, degree and grades, etc.). Sounds like you're staying green, so this is really info only. I wish the USAF still had warrant officers, we really need that expertise option back.... Good luck!
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LTC Paul Labrador
Generally the same requirements. However, with the military being in drawdown mode, not sure if they will give ANY waivers at all.....
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If you are looking to do active duty then you are pretty close to the cap. Guard would be a better choice as their rules are much different. For future reference there are plenty of states that commission people with two year degrees so long as they complete their bachelors by the time they promote to captain.
It sounds like you would be better suited as a warrant. With your degree and experience I would look at 255A. I know cyber sounds sexy, but it is still coming together and will take years to properly hammer out what job scopes actually look like.
It sounds like you would be better suited as a warrant. With your degree and experience I would look at 255A. I know cyber sounds sexy, but it is still coming together and will take years to properly hammer out what job scopes actually look like.
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Sgt. Hathaway,
This is right in my line of expertise as a healthcare recruiter, send me an email privately and I'll get you squared away...plus I gave other options. One question do you have your BS or BA with min 3.0 and higher?
This is right in my line of expertise as a healthcare recruiter, send me an email privately and I'll get you squared away...plus I gave other options. One question do you have your BS or BA with min 3.0 and higher?
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CPT Enrique M.
SFC A.M. Drake - hah, saw your name and i tought hmmm he will pitch the 70d
Sgt Hathaway if you have questions let me know. I am a 70d with a masters in info sec :)
I was non prior , so i had to compete with a higher degree against prior enlisted.
You got a leg up get with your s6 and get those lors :)
Sgt Hathaway if you have questions let me know. I am a 70d with a masters in info sec :)
I was non prior , so i had to compete with a higher degree against prior enlisted.
You got a leg up get with your s6 and get those lors :)
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SSG (Join to see)
Hey all great feedback. I have a question in am currently in my third class of a batchlors in Criminal justice with an emphasis in cyber security. My question is how indeepth does the it side of classes go?
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CPT Enrique M.
SSG (Join to see) - which school is providing this? If you have the curriculum post it up
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Nneji Onyewu
I am 33 yrs old starting my masters degree in global health I wanted to find out if I could join Rotc while attending my graduate studies?
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If I were you, I would look at the pre-quisites on https://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant and if you have anymore reservations, to contact CW4 Knowles ( [login to see] ) as she is the Signal Warrant Proponent Officer for active duty. She is very approachable (as long as you have already done your homework).
Or better yet, seek out civilian employment to use that HIPAA education...
Or better yet, seek out civilian employment to use that HIPAA education...
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SGT Hathaway,
Head to this link: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant
250 series is one of a few that a candidate can receive proponent approval with out the experience being directly tied to your Army MOS.
Head to this link: http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/warrant
250 series is one of a few that a candidate can receive proponent approval with out the experience being directly tied to your Army MOS.
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CW5 (Join to see)
They recently added the term (NO WAIVERS) to most 255 (no 250 anymore) requirements.
"Four years of documented practical experience in voice and data internetworking, local and wide area networks (LAN & WAN), include terrestrial, satellite and aerial systems and/or network planning. (NO WAIVERS)"
"Four years of documented practical experience in voice and data internetworking, local and wide area networks (LAN & WAN), include terrestrial, satellite and aerial systems and/or network planning. (NO WAIVERS)"
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I would try to get in as Cyber or Signal Warrant. You will likely find more doors open in the Cyber world since that is a brand new field Andy they are saying they want a wide cross section of people/skills
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SSG Michael Hathaway - Do you mean you have security clearance issues? Why are you so interested in CyberSexurity . . . and not one of the intelligence disciplines? Warmest Regards, Sandy
SSG Michael Hathaway
Ma'am, my degree is cybersecurity. Albeit it is more the policy and management as most of my projects for senior year dealt heavily with cybersecurity in relation to HIPAA. I have thought of the intel field but wasn't sure what route would be best to utilize my degree and skillset.
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SSG Michael Hathaway - Check out any of the major Intel agencies ( well the US ones . . . NSA, FBI, CIA, DIA, NGA, DOS, INR, DEA, DHS, etc ) . . . they have open recruitment online and at job fairs for collection, operations, counterintelligence, personnel security, cyber security, cyber penetration, and protection officers from trainee to more senior levels . . . and most have programs supporting undergrad and grad studies for enhancement of applicable management, languages, personal, and technical skills. You can find other Intel and Intel related jobs in the private sector . . . working for prime and subcontractors . . . but job security, benefits, and retirement of not guaranteed. You can also find good paying opportunities in the emerging increasingly interconnected electronic health records (EHR) industry. Warmest Regards, Sandy
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I am 33 yrs old starting my masters degree in global health I wanted to find out if I could join Rotc while attending my graduate studies? I have my BS in psychology with a 3.8 gpa if that helps with age waiver.?
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1LT (Join to see)
I cannot see when you posted this but yes it is possible to join ROTC while pursuing a master’s degree. You need to contact the ROTC department at your university for further information.
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I believe that the age limit to become Warrant officer is 44. Double check with your career counselor.
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