Ordnance NCOs, are there any aspiring Warrant Officer Candidates out there?

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 02:22:12 -0400

I'm currently an AIT instructor at Ft. Lee for Wheeled Vehicle Mechanics, and I have submitted a Warrant Officer Application for 915A (Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer), I'm just curious to see if any other NCOs have decided to take this career path, and what was your motivating factor to do so?

Response by SPC Matthew Birkinbine made Apr 23 at 2015 5:12 AM

SPC Matthew Birkinbine — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:12:45 -0400

I'd like to go 916A, if I am able to submit a packet when I get to that point. I have two MOS qualifications that feed into it, I personally like being a technical expert in our field, and the clout that Maintenance Techs have to make things happen in their organization, to further the maintenance programs.

Response by SPC Matthew Birkinbine made Apr 23 at 2015 5:19 AM

SPC Matthew Birkinbine — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:19:07 -0400

What is your motivation for submitting a packet, WO1 Private RallyPoint Member ?

Response by SFC A.M. Drake made Apr 23 at 2015 5:51 AM

SFC A.M. Drake — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:51:15 -0400

More money, better retirement, better career opportunities, better value at shaping the future generations

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2015 8:38 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:38:08 -0400

SSG, Good luck to you on your packet. I just arrived at Lee to be an AIT PSG. I am considering putting in a packet but I cannot seem to make up my mind- head versus heart, if that makes sense. So why are you putting in your packet?

Response by SGT Neil Chandler made Apr 25 at 2015 6:41 PM

SGT Neil Chandler — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:41:48 -0400

I've thought about it as well, I'm soon to make NCO and at my age I figured that's the way to go, I'm not really sure yet to be honest

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2015 1:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 01:11:04 -0400

At one time I wasn the fence about becoming a Warrent Officer, until I went to SLC and became discussed with the NCO Corp. I had seen it in the 101st but only thought it was an isolated problem, but it wasn't. while in SLC I seen a lot of " do as I say, not as I do"; along with throughing fellow peers under the bus for personal gain. That was the moment I knew I would stay and NCO and do my best to rid the NCO corp and army of NCO's and soldier with that mind set. Too often to I see good NCO's either through in the towel and get out or go Warrent. I do not knock anyone who wants to go warrent, but for me I'm gonna stay the NCO path and do my best to keep only the best ordnance soldier and get rid of the rest.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2015 9:25 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 09:25:07 -0400

Well, what are your goals and what do you desire to do within the Army?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 10:34 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 10:34:21 -0400

I'm here at Lee as well and as I seen in one of the comments, the NCO Corp has fallen to pieces. But my motivating factor was I could stay enlisted and continue babysitting for 10 more years or get selected and do my best at making a difference. I was selected and head to WOC in July. If you decide to try and need help with your packet look me up on global.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 11:37 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 23:37:40 -0400

Sorr, I am RETIRED! !!!!! Yea me, I now drive a truck instead of fixing it.

Response by SSG James Elmore made Apr 11 at 2016 5:53 AM

SSG James Elmore — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 05:53:31 -0400

I am interested in becoming a Warrant Office, I just have a few more years till I can apply for the field I want to go into.