What would be considered a good time to submit a WO application?

CW2 Louis Melendez — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:19:59 -0500

Do you think that between 8-11 years TIS is good? In your experience or opinion, what would be considered that "prime" time to do it?

Response by CW3 John Himes made Jan 14 at 2019 9:32 PM

CW3 John Himes — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:32:14 -0500

Submit a packet as soon as you are ready mentally if your going for technical field. I was 8 1/2 years and an E7 when I dropped mine. It isn't so much timing as qualifications. Have good ER's and PT scores.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 9:53 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:53:43 -0500

The WO train keeps moving. The longer you wait to jump on it the further back your kicking the can down the road.

They say that your career starts once you pin on the dot. Meaning that it doesn’t matter if you’re an E-5 with six years or an E-8 with 17 years in. When you ascend, you are all WO1s.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 11:20 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:20:20 -0500

Depends on the MOS you are applying for (they all have different requirements). If you are going aviation, you want to put in an application immediately (and preferably while still young). Most technical Warrant Officer MOS's require at least four years within the enlisted feeder MOS, and even more are now requiring some college as well (even degrees in certain circumstances, but most of these can be waived).

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 5:15 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 05:15:05 -0500

The only regret that I’ve heard from senior Warrants is that they wished they had submitted their packets earlier. As soon as you and your recommenders feel you have met or exceeded the prerequisites for the MOS you are applying for then drop your packet. Worst case is you don’t get selected and try again. Good luck!

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Jan 15 at 2019 6:43 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:43:13 -0500

When you can meet all of the requirements for the Warrant Officer MOS.

That’s pretty much the only answer.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 9:59 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:59:54 -0500

When looking at the time to submit your Warrant Officer Packet I would say the 8-11 year mark is the preferred window. Crossing over at 8 years should enable you to at least receive your first look for CW4 at the 20 year mark as a TECH. That being said if you cross over at 8 years and do not get selected for CW3 in accordance with your timeline you may be at risk for retirement if SELCON is not authorized when your board occurs. Nonetheless, I agree with pretty much every other comment here that says when you feel that you are ready to make the next step then you should begin the process.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 10:16 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:16:36 -0500

Here's a good starting point:

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

Basic Qualifications

The official website for the Army Recruiting Command (USAREC)

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 10:07 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:07:32 -0500

Time now.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 8:52 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:52:00 -0500

Well, that actually depends on your MOS and how skilled and proficient you are. The more time spend on the trigger rank, the more they will expect from you at school and at your gaining unit once you become a Warrant Officer.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 7:34 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:34:36 -0500

I'd say the appropriate time to submit your packet would be as soon as you meet the requirements. I first started the process at 10 years. However, we ran into issues with critically low manning and I was unable to get final approval to apply for almost 5 years. I kept at it and kept building my packet. Now, after much patience, I was finally approved, selected, and I'm just waiting for the dates to head to WOCS. As others have mentioned, the worst thing they can say is no.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 11:40 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:40:43 -0500

I had 16yrs Guard time and 12 years federal tech time when I went. But I would say go for it, because your waisting time to get your next promotion on the Warrant side.

Response by CW2 Mitchell Holmes made Jan 27 at 2019 6:05 AM

CW2 Mitchell Holmes — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 06:05:59 -0500

Heck, I had 12 yrs TIS when I began my packet, and ended up with 13 when it was submitted (had to also submit a TIS waiver).

Response by CW2 Cecil Copley made Feb 5 at 2019 7:15 PM

CW2 Cecil Copley — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:15:50 -0500

Warrant Officer appointments are based on a person being well qualified in a specific technical field. 8-11 years would be a good period or a little earlier if one has 6 or 7 years in the same field. Remember, a warrant officer is considered an expert in a specific field and can testify in a court-martial. Sergeants and commissioned officers are considered generalists in several fields.

Response by CW3 Christopher Beneat made Feb 6 at 2019 6:30 PM

CW3 Christopher Beneat — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:30:10 -0500

Do it now. What the Warrant Officer corp needs is soldiers with experience, I'm not talking 20 yrs experience, but experience the Army can use. Do it!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2019 5:06 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:06:00 -0500

I submitted my packet at about 7 1/2 years TIS. It all depends on your experiences garnered. Speak with your WO in your Unit or start the packet and have a few look it over. They will be more than happy to advise you.

Response by CW3 Ed Heick made Mar 9 at 2019 7:42 AM

CW3 Ed Heick — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 07:42:35 -0500

There is no set time to apply. Its take about a year to get into the program, so hang in there , Good luck