Is there a preferred format for a WOFT LOR?

Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 02:29:00 -0500

Hello,
I am currently in the process of putting my Flight Warrant Officer packet together and I seem to have hit a speedbump. I asked my recruiter about the formatting for the LOR portion of my packet, and he did not know if there was a specific format for the individuals, who are recommending me, should be following. On the WOFT sample packet, on USAREC’s website, there is a LOR, should all of my LOR’s look identical to this, or can I use LOR’s that are more personalized? I attached two photos to show what I mean by personalized LOR, and the sample packet LOR.

Thank you,
Tobias Robertson

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2019 9:50 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:50:14 -0500

Use the form provided by the USAREC website.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2019 10:22 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:22:48 -0500

I would say use the format on the website, because this is the military format. Your recommendations should be from your command and a warrant officer W3 or higher that already holds the MOS that your applying for. Your Warrant Officer recruiter should be walking you through the process.

Response by CW3 Ed Heick made Mar 9 at 2019 7:37 AM

CW3 Ed Heick — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 07:37:04 -0500

Sorry it took so long to get back. Actually the letter should be one which shows you are an asset to the service, and usually if you look at the standard letters and format, that would be the one to go by. Each packet has a certain timeframe to be reviewed and certain words, will stand out. Emphasize and flight training or professional courses you have had, and your future should be positive. Also keep in mind that the slection process is extensive, so if you do not make it first time, keep reapplying. Like Astronaut selection its how many times you apply shows how bad you want it. Good luck

Response by CW4 Rod Sadler made Mar 20 at 2019 1:28 AM

CW4 Rod Sadler — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:28:30 -0400

Sorry Tobias, I retired quite awhile ago and I don’t know if there is a format.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2019 5:21 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 17:21:00 -0400

I don't think there is a required format. When I did my packet I simply asked for the letter and the commander and the senior chief just sent one. Both letters were different and still accepted.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made May 24 at 2019 12:24 AM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Fri, 24 May 2019 00:24:27 -0400

All servicemembers are to use the USAREC form provided on the website at gowarrantnow.com and civilians may use a letterhead format from their entity or personal.