Why can't reinstating the AF Warrant Officer program gain any traction?

2015-03-09T02:32:41-04:00

As we know, other branches are fortunate enough to benefit from the Warrant Officer ranks; why can't Airman have such a luxury? With decreasing retention and funding, increasing cutbacks and the lack of mature specialized knowledge, wouldn't it fit in today's force?

Response by TSgt Ryan Chrzanowski made Mar 9 at 2015 2:51 AM

2015-03-09T02:51:07-04:00

It's really sad that the MP career field isn't tranferable to the civilian world. Best friend in the service was an MP, I was not but got my Bachelors in forensic science. We both applied for a few local departments. They told him that they don't view the AF MP position as something that would creditable experience. How messed up is that!?

Response by MSgt Jamie Lyons made Mar 9 at 2015 9:06 AM

2015-03-09T09:06:57-04:00

I think the problem would be how do you go about identifying which posistions should be a WO? I am sure a case could be made that every career field is important enough to have a WO, but that wouldn't be logical. With that said, which positions do you think would qualify for the WO rank in the AF? TAC-P ? IDMT'S? AIRCREW? PARA LEGALS? I think the AF would have a hard time identifying specific positions without "ego attacking" other positions.