I am looking at becoming a Warrant Officer and currently building my packet. What are the benefits of Aviation vs Intel, and vice versa?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 05:53:54 -0500

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Mar 3 at 2019 6:00 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 06:00:33 -0500

A decision you need to make based on what you want.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 6:14 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 06:14:26 -0500

CW5 Jack Cardwell Chief has the best answer. I would say, since you are on the fence, go with what will have the long term benefit. I had flight dreams for a long time, and sometimes still do, but I'm entirely happy I never made the decision to go aviation, because it turned out that I am more passionate about what I do now.

Response by LTJG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 7:05 AM

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:05:59 -0500

I don't think you can be an Intel warrant without an Intel feeder mos or relatable civilian experience

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 10:38 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:38:04 -0500

You must have a feeder MOS in order to go Intel WO. Aviation does not require that.

Response by CPT Andrew Wright made Mar 3 at 2019 10:43 AM

CPT Andrew Wright — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:43:01 -0500

Aviation Career Incentive Pay, Flight Pay, and all around windows for your office vs. an office with no windows and someone else always taking credit for your work. Best of Luck!

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 10:45 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 10:45:00 -0500

For any of the MI warrant specialties, you must already hold that enlisted MOS and have the ALC for that MOS completed. For Aviation, if you have the GT score, you are already eligible.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 3 at 2019 12:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 12:35:52 -0500

I always wanted to be an aviator but that isn't what I wound up doing. Do whatever is necessary for you to change branch to MI. Realize ahead of time that all MI personnel will not necessarily be able to make the transition to Counterintelligence Tech (351L) or Human Intelligence WO (351M). I am including these links:

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/counterintelligence-agent.html

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/intelligence-and-combat-support/human-intelligence-collector.html

https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/351L/

http://www.army-portal.com/jobs/military-intelligence/351m.html

Don't be surprised if you need to return to the active component to become competitive. If you don't already have a bachelor's degree, plan on getting one.
To pass the background investigations you cannot have made any really stupid mistakes in your life (this included as a juvenile).
Good luck.

Counterintelligence Agent (35L)

The Counter Intelligence (CI) Agent conducts investigations to detect and counter terrorist threats. The agent identifies and counters activities of any foreign adversary that poses a threat to Army forces.