Five W's
Who: Future Warrant Officer Candidates
What: Warrant Officer Workshop
When: 8 July 2023
Where: Building 82, Audie Murphy Auditorium, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX
Why: To inform all eligible Warrant Officer Candidates, review packets, make recommended changes and complete predetermination paperwork for submission to respective components. All soldiers planning to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) in FY 23 are strongly advised to attend this workshop.
How to Register
- Complete the Pre-qualification Questionnaire
- Email the completed form to the Warrant Officer Strength Manager
- Follow additional guidance from WO Recruiting
Timeline
0730-0800 Check-In/Sign-In
0800-0815 Welcome/Opening Brief
0815-0845 Command Chief Remarks
0845-0915 Warrant Officer Recruiting Brief
0915-0930 GT Enhancement Course Brief
0930-1000 Warrant Officer Aviation Brief
1000-1100 WOCS Preparation Brief
1100-1200 Branch Senior Warrant Officer Q&A
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Branch Senior Warrant Officer Q&A (cont.)
1400-1700 Predetermination Packet QC Station
1700-1730 Workshop AAR/Release to Home of Record
Contact
For registration or any other additional information, please reach out to the Warrant Officer Strength Management office via email or at 512-674-5148.
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.
Download the Prequalification Questionnaire
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 
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
The Recruiting and Retention Command Warrant Officer Strength Managers are hosting quarterly General Technical (GT) Enhancement Courses. The GT Enhancement Course is a fast-paced course to prepare Soldier’s take the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) and achieve a GT score of 110 or above. Current Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) Soldiers who are interested in becoming a Warrant Officer or Officer who need to improve their GT score must register to attend the 6-day training. This course is hosted by Warrant Officers who volunteer their time to conduct the training.
The maximum student capacity for this course is 12.
Location(s):
We conduct the training at either Camp Bowie or Fort Hood. Registered attendees will receive reporting instruction with the 5Ws.
Training Dates:
- 4-9 November 2022
- 27 January 2023 – 1 February 2023
- 7-13 April 2023
- 21-26 July 2023
- 13-18 October 2023
How to Register:
- Complete the Pre-qualification Questionnaire
- Email the completed form to the Warrant Officer Strength Manager
- Follow additional guidance from WO Recruiting