What are the secrets of being a Warrant Officer?

SSG Warren Swan — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:35:56 -0400

We've all heard of the E4 Mafia and how they have a stranglehold over getting out of everything the Army does, but what isn't discussed are the secrets of the Warrant Officer Corps. Why are they not in any formation? How do they do APFT's? Do they even do APFT's? Do they loose the use of the NCO mind trick? Does a CW2 have to stand at attention for a CW2(P)? Do they know what saluting is? Why are they the only ones who can laugh with the CSM?SGM? Why is it they can put their hands in their pockets and dare someone to call them out? Inquiring minds wanna know!! Before the butthurt begins, this is a JOKE!!! Mondays are too serious as it is, not to let a little humor in.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 3:39 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:39:47 -0400

They are really just figments of our imagination and aren't real!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 4:15 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:15:28 -0400

It's been my experience that if you want to continue to utilize that Chief for his vast amount of knowledge, experience, and expertise, then you won't waste time asking these questions. You'll just ask that Chief what you need to know! :P

Response by CWO3 Andrew D. made Oct 26 at 2015 4:27 PM

CWO3 Andrew D. — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:27:43 -0400

Cannot confirm nor deny any of the secrets....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 4:39 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:39:14 -0400

What is the secret? While I am no WO, I can only guess that they do their stuff so awesomely that they don't need to be in formation and are allowed to do whatever they want. Again, this is just speculation.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 6:07 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:07:01 -0400

Thanks for breaking up the monotony of Monday SSG Warren Swan

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Oct 27 at 2015 1:50 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 01:50:26 -0400

I am in the Air Force so unfortunately I don't know much about WOs other than some of the Army WO pilots we have here but I always was under the assumption that being a Warrant Officer is essentially something for NCOs who miss their days in the E4 mafia.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 7:16 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:16:12 -0400

I know I am no where near qualified to answer that question ... but I am pretty sure I am right on this statement.

Turn in your application??

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2015 3:46 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:46:20 -0400

Some of the best and brightest soldiers I ever met while I was working on Division Staff were Warrant Officers. When a for real technical answer was needed the search was on for a Warrant. And once you could find one J/K... They always had the right answer, and were a great resource for planning and understanding how to integrate for example fire calls into any plan.

Response by CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) made Nov 23 at 2015 7:40 PM

CW4 Russ Hamilton (Ret) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:40:20 -0500

Yes, yes, no, maybe, haven't heard that, absolutely, yes and no. Keep a bright, shiny object in your pocket. In no particular order.

Response by SPC Randall Eichelberger made Nov 27 at 2015 12:18 AM

SPC Randall Eichelberger — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:18:05 -0500

Well, everyone knows you only get about 2-5 questions from a warrant a day, you don't waste it asking why he wasn't at formation or any other trivial question, because when you need a warrant, you NEED a warrant.

Response by CW2 Carl Swanson made Nov 27 at 2015 10:40 AM

CW2 Carl Swanson — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 10:40:52 -0500

You must join to know, certain things can only be discussed amongst ourselves!