What is the benefit of an individual going warrant officer vs staying enlisted in the reserves?

2016-05-21T03:41:53-04:00

I am about to reclass to 92F. They are recruiting heavy for 92F Warrant, in my area.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2016 3:51 AM

2016-05-21T03:51:18-04:00

Well for starts 1)Better Pay 2)You're commissioned 3)More in depth training... but I'm not a Warrant..

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2016 4:18 AM

2016-05-21T04:18:45-04:00

Trading your ShamShield for a Sham Bar would be on the top of my list of I were you.

In all seriousness warrant officers are highly respected professionals who are subject matter experts in their assigned fields. It's a means to an end to become one of the best in that field.... Just don't look for them at formation.

Response by SPC John St.Germain,Sr. made May 21 at 2016 8:27 AM

2016-05-21T08:27:54-04:00

I'd say step up and go warrant. Good luck.

Response by SP5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2016 10:31 AM

2016-05-21T10:31:08-04:00

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member What would be the benefit to the Army for you to become a 'Warrant officer? The equation has two sides and the benefits need to balance. Not intended to be a sarcastic response - the personal and financial benefits to the individual are readily quantifiable. You need to create a list of possible value to the Army and compare the twol

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2016 12:11 PM

2016-05-26T12:11:15-04:00

If they're recruiting for it, that means they need people filling those slots. Talk to one of the warrants already there, and ask them what they do on drill weekends. See if it's something that appeals to you.

If it does, go for it. I don't regret going warrant, I just regret not trying for it when I was active duty. I'd probably have been a retired CW3 or CW4 by now.....

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Oct 20 at 2017 6:47 PM

2017-10-20T18:47:49-04:00

After you reclass it would depend on how many years you plan on staying in. Depending on the Branch, you may need 4-5 years of experience, be an NCO, served in a leadership position, and completed some an NCO school. Again each WO MOS is different, and as this is a newer career field it may be more lenient. The benefit, as E-4 you should have a good idea already.

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made May 7 at 2020 6:53 PM

2020-05-07T18:53:12-04:00

You get the benefits of the enlisted and officer. Warrants are not treated like a second Lt. Right out of school