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?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:48:34 -0400

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.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jul 31 at 2021 6:49 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:49:27 -0400

Why would you need to take the ASVAB again? Since you can only take the SIFT twice in your lifetime, it should be good. You need to talk to Warrant Officer Recruiting and your Career Counselor about switching. In my day, which is somewhat dated now, you would not had to attend WOBC.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2021 11:55 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 11:55:52 -0400

You'll need a 110 GT for warrant, it's non waiverable. It's one of the very few non waiverable requirements for WOCS

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2021 12:24 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:24:23 -0400

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.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2021 10:38 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:38:48 -0400

This is the way.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2021 2:06 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 02:06:45 -0400

You get two times to take the SIFT. If you pass it the first time it will be your score forever. You cannot retake the SIFT. Unless you are referencing the AFAST

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 1 at 2021 10:00 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 10:00:42 -0400

If you want to fly, you need to look at the Air Force and Navy along with the Army. Depending on your current service commitment, you might be able to change Service, keep your rank, and go to flight school. If you’re locked in to the Army for several more years, then apply for Army flight training as an officer.

There is an important difference between being a warrant officer and a commissioned officer as a pilot in all Services. Officer pilots compete for leadership positions. Warrant officers are expected y to be expert aviators, but don’t usually command. (AF doesn’t have WOs.). Money-wise being commissioned pays better now and post retirement.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 1 at 2021 2:46 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:46:49 -0400

The GT score requirements is intended to identify technical prowess within an individual. As is understood, Commissioned Officers have soft skills that oversee processes, Warrants are part of a physical labor force who apply technical skill sets daily, both physically and as part of a Team of technicians. While the number seems insignificant, it is the litmus test that had been the gage “since” forever.