Overview

As the technical experts in the Army, warrant officers manage and maintain many of the Army’s combat systems, vehicles and networks. Once they reach the rank of chief warrant officer two, they are commissioned by the president and receive the same status as a commissioned officer.

Job Duties

• Command and control operations during land combat on the unit level
  
• Train and counsel Soldiers on various areas of technical specialty
  
• Command operations that combine armed companies on the battalion, brigade and division levels
  
• Develop doctrine, organizations and equipment for a variety of missions
  

Requirements

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

Training

Job training requires six weeks at the Warrant Officer Candidate School, followed by attending the Warrant Officer Basic Course, where you’ll learn the basic skills of becoming a warrant officer.

Helpful Skills

• Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
  
• Physically and mentally fit to perform under pressure
  
• Ability to make quick decisions
  
• Capable of bearing numerous responsibilities

Required ASVAB Score(s)

Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

Compensation

Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in fields such as business management. An officer in the Army is closely related to managerial positions in corporations.