Once you become a warrant officer, you will continue to receive the benefits you get now, plus:

• Get paid to attend in-depth, hands-on training
• Receive superior training in a highly technical field
• Enhance civilian career opportunities and bolster your resume
• Get experience that would take years to earn in the civilian world
• Learn proven leadership skills
• Receive the same respect as commissioned officers

Certain warrant officer positions are currently listed as Critical Shortage MOSs and may qualify for bonuses up to $20,000, based on the state’s need. For those positions, the following requirements apply:

• You must complete Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) in your Area of Concentration (AOC) or Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) within 24 months of your date of commission.
• You must enlist for at least six years in an active drilling status (not AGR or Miltech).
• Prior service welcome to apply.

Follow these steps to get promoted, receive higher pay and get on the fast track to even further career growth:

Step One:

You must be enlisted in the National Guard or hold a qualifying Army position to apply to be a warrant officer, or have served as a warrant officer previously. If you’ve never served, click here to start your career in the Guard.

Step Two:

Talk to your Warrant Officer Strength Manager about completing an application.

Step Three:

Once your application is approved, you’ll be sent to Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) for training, which is usually six weeks.

Step Four:

Upon successful completion of WOCS, you’ll be conditionally appointed to the grade WO1 and sent to the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) for your specific field. WOBC can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on your job.

 After your training (WOCS and WOBC) is complete, you’ll return to your unit or be reassigned to a new unit.

As a warrant officer you can be a highly skilled technical advisor in one of over 40 specialties. Take what you know, and gain the additional rank, respect and credentials to become a recognized leader.

Get the answers from an expert. Call CW3 Michael Long at 512-782-5547 or email here.

As a warrant officer you can be a highly skilled technical advisor in one of over 40 specialties. Take what you know, and gain the additional rank, respect and credentials to become a recognized leader.

You'll find brief descriptions below for the many exciting warrant officer opportunities. For more details on each specialty and its prerequisites, contact your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager.

• 120A - Construction Engineering Technician 
• 125D - Geospatial Information Technician 
• 131A - Field Artillery Targeting Officer
• 140A - Command and Control Systems Technician
• 150A - Air Traffic and Air Space Management Technician
• 150U - Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (TUAV) Operations Technician
• 151A - Aviation Maintenance Technician (not rated)
• 152H - AH-64D Attack Pilot
• 153A - Rotary Wing Aviator
• 153D - UH-60 Black Hawk Pilot 
• 153L - UH-72A Lakota Pilot 
• 154C - CH-47 Chinook Pilot 
• 180A - Special Forces Warrant Officer
• 255A - Information Services Technician 
• 255N - Network Management Technician 
• 270A - Legal Administrator
• 290A - Electronic Warfare Technician 
• 350F - All Source Intelligence Technician
• 350G - Imagery Intelligence Technician
• 351L - Counterintelligence Technician
• 351M - Human Intelligence Collection Technician
• 352N - Traffic Analysis Technician
• 352P - Voice Intercept Technician 
• 353T - Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Equipment Technician
• 670A - Health Services Maintenance Technician
• 740A - Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBRN) Technician 
• 882A - Mobility Officer
• 890A - Ammunition Technician
• 913A - Armament Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
• 914A - Allied Trades Warrant Officer
• 915A - Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer
• 919A - Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer
• 920A - Property Accounting Technician
• 920B - Supply Systems Technician
• 921A - Airdrop Systems Technician
• 922A - Food Service Technician
• 948B - Electronic Systems Maintenance Technician
• 948D - Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Technician

Texas Army National Guard programs and benefits are subject to change. Occasionally warrant officer positions are listed as Critical Shortage MOSs and may qualify for bonuses up to $10,000, based on our state's need. Our warrant officer recruiter has the most up-to-date information about job availability and bonuses.

To request more information about becoming a warrant officer, get in touch with your local Warrant Officer Strength Manager and download the application guide.