What Army career field and how much Active Federal Service should I have before I apply to WOCS and WOFT?

James Valente — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 23:50:32 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 12:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:00:59 -0400

Contact one of these three gentlemen... they are very knowledgeable in Military related questions/issues.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 12:05 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:05:59 -0400

WOFT
REQUIREMENTS
Be between 18 and 34 years old
Warrant Officer Candidate School
Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)
Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 12:10 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:10:13 -0400

I believe you have to be a SSG or better to apply for WOCS.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 12:14 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:14:19 -0400

The requirements for acceptance into the Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) Program include:

Must be a US Citizen
GT Score 110 or higher
High School Graduate or GED Recipient
Secret Security Clearance
Chapter 2 Physical
MUST HAVE DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE IN A SPECIFIC FIELD FOR TECHNICAL WARRANT MOSs.
For MOS specific information go to the US Army Recruiting Command website.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 2:16 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 02:16:42 -0400

It doesn't matter what career field you're in.

You can apply to be a pilot at any point, even as a civilian

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2022 10:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:46:15 -0400

https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/BASIC_QUALIFICATION/

Basic Qualifications

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Apr 22 at 2022 11:34 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:34:54 -0400

There are (generally) two paths to becoming a Warrant (at least in the Army).

Option 1: "Street to Seat." These folks have NO prior service, nor is any needed. In this case, your question is moot.

Option 2: Demonstrated expertise. This if for folks currently in the Army who want to go Warrant. These folks should become NCOs, at a minimum, usually requiring a SSG. They should have a history of demonstrated excellence. The specific rules vary depending on the Warrant MOS. Flight Warrants, generally speaking, have a lower level of expertise required, because it is pretty hard to established yourself as a technical expert at flying without actually flying. Flight Warrants also accept every MOS (unless this has changed recently), whereas most other Warrants accept a limited number of feeder MOSs. But even flight Warrants, if they have a service history, need to have demonstrated excellence. You have a better chance of street to seat than you do of going warrant with a couple Article 15s and a failed promotion board. But, regardless of any of that, your question is ALSO moot. Because this is putting the cart before the horse. If you want to try to go Warrant after getting some enlisted time under your belt, then you do not need to worry about going Warrant right now. Worry about enlisting, learning your job - whatever job you pick - and doing it WELL. THEN you can worry about Warrant.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Apr 22 at 2022 4:21 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:21:25 -0400

If you're a high school graduate, you can apply for Army WO Flight Training I believe. Please go to the Army web page and look at the requirements for becoming a flight WO. https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/aviation.html.
REQUIREMENTS
Be between 18 and 34 years old
Warrant Officer Candidate School
Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT)
Eligible for a Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

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