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Technical Warrant Officer

If you’re considering a career as a technical warrant officer, you’re already thinking ahead. You know what you want: to move up in your Guard career, become a leader and be acknowledged among the best in your field.

It's a great move. After you receive your appointment and complete your warrant officer training, you’ll be prepared and recognized as a subject matter expert, dedicated to excellence in your specialty and committed to becoming an effective leader, instructor and advisor.

While warrant officer aviators apply their skills and training as pilots, technical warrant officers work in every National Guard career field. As a "tech warrant," you'll be considered a technical and tactical expert in your chosen concentration, able to guide and teach subordinates while being equipped to advise commanders. And there are over 40 specialties from which to select.

Whichever warrant officer career direction you choose, you'll be on a path to higher rank, increased responsibility and authority, and greater pay and benefits. Some positions may qualify for bonuses up to $10,000, based on your state's need.* To learn more about all the opportunities for warrant officers, check out our list of warrant officer careers.

Eligibility Requirements

Before enrolling in Warrant Officer Candidate School, you'll need to meet eligibility requirements. If you are currently a member of the Army National Guard, a Reserve Soldier, a transitioning active component Soldier or a current or former warrant officer, you may qualify.

Age restrictions:

  • Technical warrant officers can appoint between the ages of 18 and 46.

In addition you must:

  • Score 110 or above on the General Technical Area of the ASVAB ASVAB:
    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a series of tests used to determine an applicant's qualification for military service and help determine their intellectual and occupational strengths.     Exam
  • Be a high school graduate or pass the GED GED:
    General Educational Development - If you left high school without completing your studies, a GED certifies that you have mastered high school-level skills. The Guard's GED Plus program can help you pass your GED exam.
    GED Plus     
  • Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization
  • Successfully pass all events on the Army Physical Fitness Test
  • Meet certain technical qualifications for your specific career path
If you meet the basic eligibility requirements, you can download the Warrant Officer Application Guide for additional information.

* Certain warrant officer positions are currently listed as Critical Shortage MOSs and may qualify for bonuses up to $10,000, based on your state's need. For those positions, the following requirements apply:

  1. You may not have been an officer or warrant officer previously.
  2. You must complete Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) in your Area of Concentration (AOC) or Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) within 36 months of your date of commission.
  3. You must enlist for at least six years in an active drilling status (not AGR or Miltech).
A lump sum payment will be made upon completion of WOBC.

Each state and territory has different selection requirements. Your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager will have the most current information.