Posted on Jul 31, 2021
Does an Officer applying to become a Warrant Officer need to take the ASVAB? For the SIFT test, once passed do I have to take it again?
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Currently I am a CPT 25A. My look for MAJ board is on 2024, however I want to switch to become a Warrant Officer and become a Pilot. I have a Secret and a Bachelor's degree, I am planning on getting a masters starting this August. I was prior enlisted in the NG and took the SIFT in 2013 while in the SMP (ROTC SMP program) and passed. Any advice and suggestions are welcomed.
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You'll need a 110 GT for warrant, it's non waiverable. It's one of the very few non waiverable requirements for WOCS
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Thanks for the input. I took the ASVAB when I enlisted years ago. I believe I got a 108 GT score. I did ROTC through the SMP and commissioned, did Active for 6 years, currently in the Reserve. Will have to study for the ASVAB to get a GT of 110 I guess.
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Why not rebranch to 15A and stay a CPT instead of starting over?
I’m an Army reserve Administrator for a Medevac Company and about 40% of the pilots are officers.
I’m an Army reserve Administrator for a Medevac Company and about 40% of the pilots are officers.
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I understand.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe I saw in a different thread that pilots won’t make W2 anymore after school. It could be different for you but I’d just hate to see you have to start over is all Sir.
I understand.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I believe I saw in a different thread that pilots won’t make W2 anymore after school. It could be different for you but I’d just hate to see you have to start over is all Sir.
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Actually that would be perfect for me for retirement purposes. If I start as a CW1 as long as I make CW3 I would be able to retire. Plus the 10 year mandate would allow me to reach retirement.
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A new pilot who is a CPT isn't a great place to be in. Generally CPTs are expected to be ready or close to ready to be pilots in command, as opposed to co-pilots. If a CPT wanted to re-promote later it wouldn't be bad after getting some experience as a WO1 and CW2. Also O grades tend to fly less as they promote (this statement is less true in the NG) while Warrants have secondary duties their primary job is to fly.
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