Army Warrant Officers are skilled soldiers who focus on specific tasks requiring attention to detail. They rank above enlisted soldiers and below full-fledged officers, with the highest-ranking petty officer just below O-1. NCOs focus on technical professions and can become one after attaining the rank of sergeant. Specialized training is required at the Warrant Officer Career College, and the rank can be found in every theater of combat or defense. The position was added to the Army’s standard operating procedures during World War I, refined during WWII, and became even more important during the Cold War and its aftermath.
An Army Warrant Officer is a rank-level soldier within the United States Army. This Army officer rank is placed above enlisted soldiers and below full-fledged officers. Generally, they are among the most skilled soldiers in the military, focusing on specific tasks that require greater attention to detail. Within the military, Army NCOs usually focus on technical professions.
The rank of an Army petty officer ranges from W-1 to W-5. This puts them in command of all enlisted personnel and officer cadets. The highest-ranking Army petty officer, however, ranks just below the rank of O-1, the first pay grade for a regular commissioned officer. Despite this separation, he is treated like a normal officer and is required to take the same oath. Enlisted personnel can become a non-commissioned officer in the Army after attaining the rank of sergeant, with the rank of E-5. He or she is recognized by the title of “Capo”, otherwise simply as “Mister” or the female equivalent of her.
Those applying to become an Army NCO must undergo specialized training at the Warrant Officer Career College. This is located at Fort Rucker, Alabama or in the case of the Army National Guard, the training is conducted at the various regional training institutions across the country. Basic skills, leadership and applications training is taught and, once the candidate graduates, must move on to receive even more specialized training to focus technical skills. Additional training may also be conducted at the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
An Army warrant officer is designed to provide the military with tactical and technical leadership. All branches of service, from Active Service to the Army Reserve, feature the position. The Pentagon also has warrant officers, often as a headquarters clerk. This particular soldier rank can also be found in every theater of combat or defense throughout the world.
Prior to World War I, the duties filled by the position were often handled by civilians working as contractors for the military. When the United States entered the conflict, Congress and the Army Advocate General realized the importance of adding this grade and rank to the Army’s standard operating procedures. This was further refined during WWII, eventually becoming the system used by the military today. The importance of NCOs in the Army became even more prevalent during the Cold War and its aftermath.
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