Too late to go Warrant?

2014-03-12T18:25:39-04:00

At what point do you think it is too late to submit a Warrant Packet? I know that generally the cutoff is 12 years without an AFS waiver, but I know that at least in Patriot, waivers are not too hard to get! Is it ever really too late?

Response by MSG Martinis Butler made Mar 12 at 2014 7:04 PM

2014-03-12T19:04:50-04:00

Dropping a Warrant packet should be up to the individual. Many individuals have their own reasoning behind switching over. If your doing it for the love then you should chase your dreams, if one is doing it because they feel they have something to contribute then that could be a good reason and many have done it for the financial security. Whatever the reason is should be because you would like to impact lives and make a positive difference where ever you are. So its never to late despite what people may say that's a choice that should be influenced within ones household.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2014 8:44 PM

2014-04-10T20:44:48-04:00

MSG,

As long as your willing to do the 6 years Active Duty Service Obligation then I say go for it.

Response by CW2 Jonathan Kantor made Apr 10 at 2014 9:43 PM

2014-04-10T21:43:14-04:00

Not if you can get a waiver. My WOCS class had a few E-7s in it. More experience = A good Warrant. Go for it!

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 10 at 2014 9:47 PM

2014-04-10T21:47:40-04:00

I have two years left in my initial commitment as an officer and I have strongly considered becoming a warrant after two years as a CPT (this would make me a W02) and is something I continue to consider. I guess as long as you can properly serve the Warrant Officer Core and can get the letters of recommendation you need, then its never too late.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2014 7:26 AM

2014-05-21T07:26:03-04:00

It is not too late. I recently graduated from a class composed of 80% NCO (SFC-SSG) prior to attendance. Myself, I have 14 years in service. The class behind me had a MSG(P); don't know how old he was, but he look like he had some city mileage on him. I believe the oldest candidate in our class was over 45y/o.

So far I believe it is the best career move I've done. Funny thing is that I knew it was a good desition but didn't fully sinked until I stepped over. We are the ones who tell NO to ourselves. If interested, do the work, and put the packet in. What are they gonna say, no? What if they say yes?

Hit me up for more info. It is not too late.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 14 at 2020 9:10 PM

2020-09-14T21:10:57-04:00

I just finished WOCS last month and I have 16.5 years AFS.