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Warrant Officers—Leaders and Experts

Do you want to become an officer, but continue to be a specialist in your field? As a Warrant Officer, you’ll be a commissioned officer and subject matter expert rolled into one. You’ll become a leader and instructor within your specific career field, and advise your superiors in matters affecting your specialty. And if you feel flying is in your future, training as an Aviation Warrant Officer is the best way to earn your wings as a Guard helicopter pilot. Watch the video now. 

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
  • Aviation Warrant Officers must appoint before their 33rd birthday

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.


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