Posted on Jun 13, 2017
Should I stay enlisted or drop a packet for Warrant Officer?
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I've been in for almost 8 years as a 12B Combat Engineer. I don't have a feeder MOS and am still waiting to go to BLC. I'm considering putting in a packet to become a boating Warrant Officer because they don't have a rank, MOS, or NCOES requirement. I love boats and am looking for some advice. Any advice would be great.
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SSG(P) (Join to see) I would drop the packet for this reason: The officer and Warrant ranks always need solid experience which you have. Plus, it gives you more upward mobility and opportunities.
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I don't see why not. If you have nothingncoming down the pipeline for you it couldn't hurt to try. Just know that it takes time. I had a packet prepared to go to WOC to become a rotary wing pilot and it took quite a while to get everything together. Make sure you have all of those ducks in a row. Also, just be ready for the real possibility of not getting picked up. As an 8 year SPC you might not be in the top tier among your peers that may be going for the same thing.
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Did you get picked up after submitting your packing? If so, how long did it take to process. I'm looking to do this on my 8 year mark also.
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SGT Joseph Gunderson
Actually, I was informed that I was getting medically retired just before I was going to turn it in.
However, I wouldn't wait to start your packet and turn it in. TIS doesn't matter so much as your test scores. That and the process of putting a WOC packet together takes a very long time. I can't speak so much for the USAF, but in the Army I required numerous letters of recommendation before my packet could be considered complete. From a company grade officer, field grade officer, a warrant officer (CW3 or higher) in the field of which I was applying for, and I believe there were two others that could be from anyone that was at least an NCO. But the hardest ones to get are going to be your field grade officer and your warrant officer, especially if you don't work with any warrants. I had to frequently go to the air field and rub elbows with helicopter pilots before one would even consider getting to know me well enough to write me a letter.
Good luck though. I hope you get accepted and make it through.
However, I wouldn't wait to start your packet and turn it in. TIS doesn't matter so much as your test scores. That and the process of putting a WOC packet together takes a very long time. I can't speak so much for the USAF, but in the Army I required numerous letters of recommendation before my packet could be considered complete. From a company grade officer, field grade officer, a warrant officer (CW3 or higher) in the field of which I was applying for, and I believe there were two others that could be from anyone that was at least an NCO. But the hardest ones to get are going to be your field grade officer and your warrant officer, especially if you don't work with any warrants. I had to frequently go to the air field and rub elbows with helicopter pilots before one would even consider getting to know me well enough to write me a letter.
Good luck though. I hope you get accepted and make it through.
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