If I were to get ASE certified, would that qualify me for WO?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:15:25 -0400

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Apr 28 at 2017 11:19 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:19:25 -0400

Good question, I'd run that one by the Retention NCO, or if you have a good company clerk he could find out also.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 28 at 2017 11:32 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:32:45 -0400

Your profile states "Army Reserve | Human Resources Specialist
at 2nd PSYOP Grp, USACAPOC, USARC
Twinsburg, OH"

ASE: Automotive Service Excellence is for the automotive field...
HR and Automotive are two different things... If you want to become a warrant in your MOS (HR) ASE cert is not going to help.

The min requirement to apply to be a warrant in a technical field (either HR or Automotive) are
REQUIREMENTS

WARRANT OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL

Those interested in becoming Warrant Officers must be selected for Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS), which is generally held in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Technical specialty applicants must be Staff Sergeant/E-6 or higher to be considered for selection.

Have a high school diploma.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of enlistment and not have passed their 33rd birthday at the time of selection (for aviators) or their 46th birthday for all other specialties. Age waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Be a citizen of the United States.
For WOFT Candidates only: Achieve a qualifying score on the Selection Instrument for Flight Training (SIFT). SIFT test results are valid indefinitely, as long as verifiable official records exist. No waivers are available for failure to meet the minimum SIFT score.
Earn a General Technical score of 110 or higher on the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
Have at least 12 months remaining on their enlistment contract.
Meet the Army's screening height and weight standards and pass the standard three-event Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) not more than six months before their application packet is boarded.
Take a physical exam and meet entry medical fitness standards as determined by military medical authorities no more than 24 months prior to the date of application. Aviation applicants must also undergo a Class 1A Flight Physical Examination and have results approved by Flight Surgeons at Fort Rucker, Alabama, prior to the selection board. The Flight Physical must be less than 18 months old.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES

Must complete MOS training
Must complete appropriate Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) Leadership Courses
Must have documented proficiency in specialty area
Must meet prerequisite standards for specialty area

As you can see you do not meet the min requirements at this time, never mind the issue with your stated MOS vice the one you seem interested in for WARRANT OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2017 5:18 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:18:45 -0400

You will need to talk to your local Warrant Officer Accession NCO. You are years out from submitting a packet at this point in your career. You will need to be a SGT/ SSG and have five years worth of NCOERs. The last word I had when I put my packet in a few years ago was that for reservists and NG soldiers we could use relevant civillian job experience to apply for a WO MOS outside of our primary MOS. You would still 5 years worth of experience. They really emphasized the MOS of 255A and 290A both in the IT field using this approach. I haven't heard anything about doing this for a 915A. Good luck.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Apr 28 at 2017 5:50 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:50:28 -0400

It would depend on what ASE certifications, being a school bus technician may not help you much as opposed to being ASE Medium-Heavy Truck Certification Tests (T1 – T8) would. Did you go to a vocational school, community college and gain an Associates can weigh in your favor, but it depends on other factors for WO selection, not to mention all the other criteria that needs to be met, and approved by the branch proponent if you are NG/RA. I haven't heard of 915's being selected that way, doesn't mean it hasn't happened, just not likely. You have a long road ahead of you, read up on the criteria and you may find it takes longer than what many people think it will take.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2017 8:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 May 2017 20:41:09 -0400

It depends what type of WO you want. Start reading through usarec and think what you really want

Response by SSG Mark Bauer made May 31 at 2017 10:38 AM

SSG Mark Bauer — Wed, 31 May 2017 10:38:39 -0400

No, it would help to distinguish your packet though.