Are Warrant Officers eligible for ROTC scholarships?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:16:35 -0400

Response by LTC John Griscom made Aug 7 at 2018 8:19 AM

LTC John Griscom — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:19:37 -0400

Not aware of any restrictions that would prohibit them getting one.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 7 at 2018 9:27 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:27:20 -0400

Why in the Hell would a Warrant want to go to O level? Warrants in time at the CW4 level make as much as an O5+, better environment, better life.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 2:46 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:46:22 -0400

Can you use ROTC Scholarship to become a WO, no. Can a WO apply to the program and try to become an officer, they can apply like any other eligible person. But as SGM Bill Frazer asked, why would you?

I have only known one who did that. NCO medic, became WO in the medical field, then went on to become an RN, or Nurse Practiconer. He is now a DA Civilian doing pre commission physicals at JLBM

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2018 7:30 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:30:04 -0400

A Warrant Officer is eligible to apply for a scholarship like anyone. Having said that what career field are you looking to go Warrant in? If it is as an Aviator which I assume since you are a PFC why would you want an ROTC scholarship? If it is for your degree why not utilize tuition assistance and get your degree that way? As an aviation Warrant Officer your primary duty is to fly helicopters, which by the way is the best job on the planet. Officers do not fly nearly as much as Warrants and my life as a W4 is so much simpler than any O3 or O4 with whom I work. If you want to fly Warrant is the best option. There are ways to complete your degree as a Warrant Officer and you get the best of both worlds. Just my two cents. If you have any questions let me know I will try to answer them and point you in the right direction.