What subjects should a 350F warrant officer candidate primarily focus on to be successful in WOBC?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 20:20:04 -0400

I have decided to take the leap to the ''dark side'' and apply for 350F All Source Intel Technician. I have just arrived at my unit here at Hood however, I am 38 years old with 13 years TIS and am eager to get the ball rolling. I haven't spoken to any of the 350F's in my unit yet since I'm so new but want to know what subjects I will truly need to be proficient in within my mos in order to start really studying on those topics and show a mentor that I have the knowledge to become a SME. Basically, what is it that I truly need to be really smart on before even applying vs what will I mainly learn fresh at the course? Ya'll know what I mean. Thank you and God bless.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2018 9:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:11:54 -0400

There's a guy in my unit who has only been here since like October and he just got selected to WOCS and he's a 35F. I think he's like 26 or 27 and he's a SSG. I can't remember his TIS.

I would just ask the 350Fs in your unit. I wouldn't think they'd mind even if you're new. Have you been a 35F the entire 13 years?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2018 9:33 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:33:48 -0400

I asked this same question to a 350F when I was considering that path... His answer was "For a 350F I would say right now the biggest thing to focus on is knowing the IPB/IPoE process well and learning as much about DCGS-A as possible... If you can manage to get into the DISMG course that would help but if wherever you are has a Foundry site try to at least get ASPC I&II"
Hope this helps some

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2018 9:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 21:40:42 -0400

Warrants are subject matter experts on doctrine and policy. Learn the in and outs of adp/adrp 2-0 and tc 2-01.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Apr 5 at 2018 10:32 PM

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 22:32:23 -0400

Analysts need to know Country Studies on their AOR or target areas. I used to assign a country to two people per country, but each was expected to know everything they collected on their studies. When I was in a CI Team in the Marine Corps, they had high expectations. Marines deployed to Granada with maps and a list of people who had been there or were from there. One 2d LT got married there and was in the deploying BN. Know your countries. Make your people know them.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2018 12:47 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:47:28 -0400

Being successful in WOBC is not really something to worry about too much. Worry about your packet first. Make sure that all your NCOERs, ERB, and LORs are good to go. If you get selected focus first on WOCS get it over with and then start worrying about WOBC. WOBC is really not difficult as long as you pay attention in the classes and put effort into the assignments. The class has changed a ton in just the 5 years since I went through it and likely will change before you go.