Does having IT certifications waive the 4 years IT experience required for 255A?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:41:04 -0500

I do not have four years of IT experience, but I have a CCNA, CASP+, and Sec+. I am a 25E, and I’m trying to submit my packet for 255A. Is having these certificates good enough for the board? Or I need to get another certificates?

Response by COL Randall C. made Feb 19 at 2023 3:52 PM

COL Randall C. — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:52:46 -0500

Simple answer: No.

However, it does meet one of the non-waiverable requirements - hold a DoD 8570.1M IAT Level II or IAM/IASAE Level I certification (which any of them do).

The complete requirements you must me are detailed on the recruiting page*.
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* Requirements for 255A - https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/255A/

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2023 4:01 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:01:12 -0500

I had an NCO in this situation. He basically had all the certs that he would have obtained in the training for 255A. He spoke to their Branch Manager and got picked up. I am not sure what certs he had but the requirements are to establish the base knowledge required for that occupation. He was able to demonstrate this. He was an 11B SFC. It was way out there but he did it. I would try to reach out to them to see if they have waiver some requirement.