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When I was in a warrant was the most knowledgeable and capable soldier in his field or set of fields of expertise. And, as far as I'm concerned, that's the way it way it always should be. The soldier who can teach and mentor troops, who can ensure continuity of quality, and who can personally step in when first line troops are incapacitated. That's why I wanted to become a warrant and that's what being a warrant officer is all about!
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I agree with you 100%. You should always strive to be a technical expert in your field. You should never stop attempting to gain more knowledge. You should always seek effiecent ways to influence and motivate your Soldiers, NCO's, peers and seniors to make sound decisions based off of facts and regulations. You should always strive to be value added and place the mission of your unit before any of your personal goals.
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Posted 9 y ago
That will be interesting-Now you will see company grade officers initiating salutes to CW3-CW5 because normally would notice the scrambled eggs before you see the rank! As for hats and caps in genera,l I wish the Army had a uniform option with a garrison cap, much prefer over the beret or the service cap! I can understand why the Army is the only service that typically wears the combat uniform in public and office environments!
That brings me to another interesting thought, If senior warrants get field grade status, why not get roll them into becoming commissioned officers as what they did with Army Physician Assts. Pay is very close to O1 to O5 anyway. They could still keep the specialized career path. Roughly similar in concept to the Navy's Limited Duty Officer program (although they still have Warrants as well) Warrants are considered commissioned officers after W1 anyway. I know that the Warrant Officer corps is a long and proud tradition; however, since they are considered commissioned, are paid as commissioned officers, now get field grade status, lets make them commissioned. Just some interesting discussion material!
That brings me to another interesting thought, If senior warrants get field grade status, why not get roll them into becoming commissioned officers as what they did with Army Physician Assts. Pay is very close to O1 to O5 anyway. They could still keep the specialized career path. Roughly similar in concept to the Navy's Limited Duty Officer program (although they still have Warrants as well) Warrants are considered commissioned officers after W1 anyway. I know that the Warrant Officer corps is a long and proud tradition; however, since they are considered commissioned, are paid as commissioned officers, now get field grade status, lets make them commissioned. Just some interesting discussion material!
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I thought i read somewhere that a W1 is now commissioned right off the bat; no more waiting the 2 years.
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CW3 (Join to see) - As I am a new wobbly 1, I can confirm that I am NOT a commissioned officer until I reach CW2. Going warrant has been the best choice I could have made. I chose this to be an expert and adviser, not to compete as an RLO.
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Posted >1 y ago
I'm hoping soon to have to ask the same question: "Anyone need a Company Grade service cap?"
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I think I will, just as soon as I put my old color belt (taekwondo) uniforms up there and see if they sell. (I'm a black belt now, just got promoted to 2nd degree...we wear different uniforms).
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