Do you think a SFC should come out of WOCS as a CW2 instead of a WO1?

<p>SFC Cassatt:</p><p><br></p><p>Absolutely not, and from experience, I was enlisted as an SSG for twenty-two years and became a WO1. </p><p><br></p><p>I didn't realize it then, but it is vital to development that the WO1 has the proper transition time. The transition was a challenging one, I had to change lanes, change roles, and mindsets and in time I learned to pull back and become a quiet professional.</p><p><br></p><p>When I was a CW2, and transitioned to Chaplain Candidate, I went from CW2 to 2LT. I didn't realize it at that time, it would have been detrimental to my career if I would have transitioned into Captain. I thank God, that I had the transition time. I had to gain understanding of what is acceptable in the NCO branch, and what is acceptable in the Warrant Officer Branch.</p><p><br></p><p>I am now a Chaplain and the rank of Captain, and I am thankful for the learning curve from 2LT, 1LT, to CPT. </p><p><br></p><p>When you are a 2LT, and you drop the ball it automatically comes back to you.</p><p><br></p><p>When you are a 1LT, and you drop the ball you have grace to pick it back up.</p><p><br></p><p>When you are a CPT, the last thing you want is to obtain a referred OER, or possible a GOMAR for having the perception by your Superiors that you are not competent. Development time is crucial; it is not enough to have the academics; it is imperative that you know your lane, and are able to mentor and develop others. </p><p><br></p><p>V/R</p><p><br></p><p>CH (CPT) Davis</p><p><br></p><p><br cr="rn"></p><p><br></p>

While I do agree with it for Tech's, I don't for pilots. The biggest reason is it lets the pilots be treated as a WO1 when they need to be. Not in the fridge filling aspect of the job but more in the "new guy I am still learning this job" part of it. Back in the day when pilots had to wait until the end of flight school to pin WO1 it was more important. Now they don't stay WO1 long in the unit due to the length of flight school. For Techs, we are already expected to know our job to a greater extent so it really would make it easier for the SFC's transitioning.

I was almost able to do this when I was appointed a warrant officer. The SFC-to-CW2 policy was in effect. I was a promotable SSG when I was appointed a WO1, and exactly two months later I received orders promoting me to SFC (by mistake). A lot of folks did go from SFC to CW2.

I tend to agree with SFC (Join to see) and SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS. We had those policies (direct appointment and E7 to W2) in effect back in the early 80s and I think they worked okay. In fact, there was no WOCS before 1983 or 1984.