How do I become a 420A HR Technician?

2022-10-23T22:47:09-04:00

I am currently a E4/42A in CARNG. I have been in 4 years come December. I have a big interest on the warrant side. I currently work in IT as a govt contractor on the civilian side. I am working on getting cybersecurity certificates civilian side. I have DLC finished and IPPSA course almost finished. Is there anything you recommend to make my packet very strong when I reach out to Warrant recruiter?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2022 11:26 PM

2022-10-23T23:26:03-04:00

Typically to go to Warrant one needs a few or several NCOER's which require one being an E5+, which requires getting promoted from SPC to SGT, which might require leaving the NG to go to the USAR to make that happen depending on the promotability of your state and MOS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2022 6:11 AM

2022-10-24T06:11:15-04:00

You have to be a SSG with ALC complete. You are not eligible to apply without ALC

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2022 8:33 AM

2022-10-24T08:33:12-04:00

The minimum requirements are at least E5 with ALC completed, and at least three NCOERs in a 42A position, and 30 college credit hours.

To be competitive, the senior rater on those NCOERs should mention potential as a warrant officer, and you should get a letter of rec from a CW3-CW5.

The problem you will run into is that most 420A duty positions in the Cal Guard are AGR, so you will be competing for when one of a very small number of MDAY 420A positions becomes available.