140th Regiment                           

Text Box: Learn more, and find out how to apply: Click on the MOGuard WOCS website: http://www.moguard.com/Officer Recruiting/warrant_officer.htm   2nd Bn, 140th Rgt

    OCS (Officer Candidate

     School)

  WOCS (Warrant Officer

                        Candidate School)

MOGUARD.com WOCS website:

http://www.moguard.com/Officer

Recruiting/warrant_officer.htm

  

Download the 2007 Missouri WOCS Predetermination-Enrollment Guide

Download the Warrant Officer Blue Book

Download the Ft McClellan, AL Ph III Welcome Letter and Packing List

    Text Box: Definition Of A Warrant Officer "An officer appointed by warrant by the secretary of the army, based on a sound level of technical and tactical competence. The warrant officer is the highly specialized expert and trainer who, by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, operates, maintains, administers and manages the army's equipment, support activities, or technical systems for an entire career." The Warrant Officer: You Can Become Part Of A Proud History Army National Guard Warrant Officers are highly specialized professionals, trainers and leaders who operate, maintain, administer and manage the Army National Guard's technical systems, support activities and equipment. They are among the best-trained experts in their fields. And they are some of the most respected professionals in the Army National Guard. Since its origin, the role and requirements of the Warrant Officer have gone through many changes. The rank and grade of Warrant Officer began in 1918. At that time, they served in the Army Mine Planter Service in the Coast Artillery Corps as masters, mates, chief engineers and assistant engineers. With the Act of 1920 came the appointment of Warrant Officers in clerical, administrative and band leading activities. The reason was to "reward" enlisted men for long service and also "reward" former commissioned officers of World War I who lacked either the educational or other eligibility requirements necessary for continuance of commissioned status. Between 1920 and 1930, the Warrant Officer Program was finally instituted as an "incentive" rather than a "reward." As a result, the responsibilities of the Warrant Officer were greatly extended to include many of the duties previously held only by a commissioned officer. Today, the title of Warrant Officer commands respect. They are indispensable players in the Army National Guard's unique mission - serving country, state and community. And as the Army National Guard becomes increasingly technical and specialized, the need for Warrant Officers is increasing. But unlike the past when technical proficiency was the sole responsibility of the Warrant Officer, today it requires leadership qualities, managerial functions, and continued training and education to keep up with the latest technological developments. You Can Reap The Benefits As a Warrant Officer, you can earn pay and privileges that are much the same as those of a commissioned officer, and more. As a Warrant Officer, you'll be an expert - trained to supervise and advise on technical matters that are necessary for success. And this technical expertise will place you in an indispensable leadership position. Simply stated, as a military specialist you will become one of the officers other officers rely upon for continued mission success. You can have the authority to administer oaths, military justice and command units. Don't forget the tangible benefits of the Army National Guard which include a good second income, commissary shopping privileges, and use of the officers' club. You can also save money on life insurance, receive a retirement income beginning at age 60 and fly free on a space-available basis anywhere in the United States including Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. In addition to federal benefits, you may be entitled by State benefits which may include scholarships and tuition assistance, State-funded retirement programs, improved medical benefits, legal assistance, and life insurance programs. For more specific State benefits, talk to your State recruiter. Your previous military service may be added to your Army National Guard Service to determine retirement eligibility and annuity amounts. But the rewards of being a Warrant Officer in the Army National Guard are more than tangible benefits. You'll be a leader. People will look up to you and put their trust in you. You'll also know that you are doing something for a higher purpose - serving the people of your country and community in times of need. Give us as little as a few days a month and a couple weeks a year. When you serve as a Warrant Officer in the Army National Guard, you can be your best.