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.

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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.

Download the Prequalification Questionnaire 

Get the answers from an expert. Call the Warrant Officer Strength Manager at 512-937-4226 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.

Basic qualifications for all Warrant Officer applicants 

• 120A - Construction Engineering Technician
• 125D - Geospatial Engineering Technician
• 131A - Field Artillery Technician
• 140A - Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Integrator
• 140K - Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Tactician
• 140L - Air and Missile Defense (AMD) Systems Technician
• 150A - Air Traffic Control Technician
• 150U - Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS) Operations Technician
• 151A - Aviation Maintenance Technician
• 153A - Rotary Wing Aviator
• 170A - Cyber Warfare Technician
• 170B - Electronic Warfare Technician
• 170D - Cyber Capabilities Developer Technician
• 180A - Special Forces Warrant Officer
• 255A - Information Systems Technician
• 255N - Network Systems Technician
• 255S - Information Protection Technician
• 270A - Legal Administrator
• 311A - CID Special Agent
• 350F - All Source Intelligence Technician
• 350G - GEOINT Imagery Technician
• 351L - Counterintelligence Technician
• 351M - Human Intelligence Collection Technician
• 351Z - Attache Intelligence Operations Technician
• 352N - SIGINT Analysis Technician
• 352S - Signals CollectionTechnician
• 353T - Military Intelligence Systems Maintenance/Integration Technician
• 420A - Human Resources Technician
• 420C - Bandmaster
• 640A - Veterinary Services Food Safety Officer
• 670A - Health Services Maintenance Technician
• 740A - Chemical
• 880A - Marine Deck Officer
• 881A - Marine Engineering Officer
• 882A - Mobility Officer
• 890A - Ammunition Warrant Officer
• 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
• 923A - Petroleum Systems Technician
• 948B - Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer
• 948D - Electronic Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

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.

Download the Prequalification Questionnaire 

Download the Prequalification Questionnaire