CW2 Louis Melendez4287372<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think that between 8-11 years TIS is good? In your experience or opinion, what would be considered that "prime" time to do it?What would be considered a good time to submit a WO application?2019-01-14T21:19:59-05:00CW2 Louis Melendez4287372<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do you think that between 8-11 years TIS is good? In your experience or opinion, what would be considered that "prime" time to do it?What would be considered a good time to submit a WO application?2019-01-14T21:19:59-05:002019-01-14T21:19:59-05:00CW3 John Himes4287394<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Submit a packet as soon as you are ready mentally if your going for technical field. I was 8 1/2 years and an E7 when I dropped mine. It isn't so much timing as qualifications. Have good ER's and PT scores.Response by CW3 John Himes made Jan 14 at 2019 9:32 PM2019-01-14T21:32:14-05:002019-01-14T21:32:14-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member4287416<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The WO train keeps moving. The longer you wait to jump on it the further back your kicking the can down the road.<br /><br />They say that your career starts once you pin on the dot. Meaning that it doesn’t matter if you’re an E-5 with six years or an E-8 with 17 years in. When you ascend, you are all WO1s.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 9:53 PM2019-01-14T21:53:43-05:002019-01-14T21:53:43-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member4287559<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Depends on the MOS you are applying for (they all have different requirements). If you are going aviation, you want to put in an application immediately (and preferably while still young). Most technical Warrant Officer MOS's require at least four years within the enlisted feeder MOS, and even more are now requiring some college as well (even degrees in certain circumstances, but most of these can be waived).Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2019 11:20 PM2019-01-14T23:20:20-05:002019-01-14T23:20:20-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member4287796<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The only regret that I’ve heard from senior Warrants is that they wished they had submitted their packets earlier. As soon as you and your recommenders feel you have met or exceeded the prerequisites for the MOS you are applying for then drop your packet. Worst case is you don’t get selected and try again. Good luck!Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 5:15 AM2019-01-15T05:15:05-05:002019-01-15T05:15:05-05:00CW4 Guy Butler4287977<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you can meet all of the requirements for the Warrant Officer MOS.<br /><br />That’s pretty much the only answer.Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Jan 15 at 2019 6:43 AM2019-01-15T06:43:13-05:002019-01-15T06:43:13-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member4288413<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When looking at the time to submit your Warrant Officer Packet I would say the 8-11 year mark is the preferred window. Crossing over at 8 years should enable you to at least receive your first look for CW4 at the 20 year mark as a TECH. That being said if you cross over at 8 years and do not get selected for CW3 in accordance with your timeline you may be at risk for retirement if SELCON is not authorized when your board occurs. Nonetheless, I agree with pretty much every other comment here that says when you feel that you are ready to make the next step then you should begin the process.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 9:59 AM2019-01-15T09:59:54-05:002019-01-15T09:59:54-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member4288461<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Here's a good starting point:<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/BASIC_QUALIFICATION/">https://recruiting.army.mil/ISO/AWOR/BASIC_QUALIFICATION/</a> <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 10:16 AM2019-01-15T10:16:36-05:002019-01-15T10:16:36-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member4290160<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Time now.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2019 10:07 PM2019-01-15T22:07:32-05:002019-01-15T22:07:32-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member4292669<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Well, that actually depends on your MOS and how skilled and proficient you are. The more time spend on the trigger rank, the more they will expect from you at school and at your gaining unit once you become a Warrant Officer.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 16 at 2019 8:52 PM2019-01-16T20:52:00-05:002019-01-16T20:52:00-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member4296536<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'd say the appropriate time to submit your packet would be as soon as you meet the requirements. I first started the process at 10 years. However, we ran into issues with critically low manning and I was unable to get final approval to apply for almost 5 years. I kept at it and kept building my packet. Now, after much patience, I was finally approved, selected, and I'm just waiting for the dates to head to WOCS. As others have mentioned, the worst thing they can say is no.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 7:34 AM2019-01-18T07:34:36-05:002019-01-18T07:34:36-05:00CW3 Private RallyPoint Member4307130<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had 16yrs Guard time and 12 years federal tech time when I went. But I would say go for it, because your waisting time to get your next promotion on the Warrant side.Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 11:40 AM2019-01-22T11:40:43-05:002019-01-22T11:40:43-05:00CW2 Mitchell Holmes4320274<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Heck, I had 12 yrs TIS when I began my packet, and ended up with 13 when it was submitted (had to also submit a TIS waiver).Response by CW2 Mitchell Holmes made Jan 27 at 2019 6:05 AM2019-01-27T06:05:59-05:002019-01-27T06:05:59-05:00CW2 Cecil Copley4344227<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Warrant Officer appointments are based on a person being well qualified in a specific technical field. 8-11 years would be a good period or a little earlier if one has 6 or 7 years in the same field. Remember, a warrant officer is considered an expert in a specific field and can testify in a court-martial. Sergeants and commissioned officers are considered generalists in several fields.Response by CW2 Cecil Copley made Feb 5 at 2019 7:15 PM2019-02-05T19:15:50-05:002019-02-05T19:15:50-05:00CW3 Christopher Beneat4346942<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do it now. What the Warrant Officer corp needs is soldiers with experience, I'm not talking 20 yrs experience, but experience the Army can use. Do it!Response by CW3 Christopher Beneat made Feb 6 at 2019 6:30 PM2019-02-06T18:30:10-05:002019-02-06T18:30:10-05:00CW2 Private RallyPoint Member4368621<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I submitted my packet at about 7 1/2 years TIS. It all depends on your experiences garnered. Speak with your WO in your Unit or start the packet and have a few look it over. They will be more than happy to advise you.Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2019 5:06 PM2019-02-14T17:06:00-05:002019-02-14T17:06:00-05:00CW3 Ed Heick4433314<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There is no set time to apply. Its take about a year to get into the program, so hang in there , Good luckResponse by CW3 Ed Heick made Mar 9 at 2019 7:42 AM2019-03-09T07:42:35-05:002019-03-09T07:42:35-05:002019-01-14T21:19:59-05:00