Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
125D - Geospatial Engineering Technician
 
Duties:
The Geospatial Engineering Technician (125D), serves as the Army’s technical and tactical experts in terrain analysis and Geospatial Information and Services (GI&S). Responsible for the assimilation, integration, and management of geospatial data and products for use in Army Mission Command Systems. They perform analyses that aid the commander and staff in visualizing the terrain and understanding its impact on all military operations. As the geospatial technical expert, they collaborate with the planning staff and participate in each step of the Military Decision Making Process, enabling them to provide the right information at the right time to facilitate decision-making. They may serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the GEOINT cell, where they work with imagery analysts to produce mission-focused Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) products that enable situational understanding.
 
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer***
 
Minimum Prerequisites:
MOS:
  • Army MOS 12Y.
    • Active Component (AC) SGT or Army Reserve (AR)/National Guard (NG) SGT and above. (NO WAIVERS)
    • Soldier will submit NCOERs, documenting exceptional leadership and technical skills.
    • Advanced Leader Course (ALC) Graduate (Active Duty Only)
  • Sister Service(s):
    • ​MOS:
      • AIR FORCE 1N1xx, Imagery Analyst, 1N6x1, Imagery Ground Station Operator.
      • NAVY 8284 Imagery Ground Station Operator, IS - Intelligence Specialist.
      • USMC 0241 Imagery Analysis Specialist, 0261 Geographic Intelligence Specialist.
      • Service member will submit performance evaluations, documenting exceptional leadership and technical skills.​
  • Non-Feeder MOS (All Services):
    • Four-year Geography related degree and/or a GIS/GEOINT Certification from an accredited college, university or government institution may be used to apply for waiver for military experience.
    • Have documented experience with duties and skill sets similar to that of a 12Y or 125D. Sustained level of exceptional technical and leadership competency as a Team Leader of a Geospatial / GIS / GEOINT Organization; supported by civilian annual job performance appraisals and/or military evaluations on consecutive reports.
Security Clearance:
  • Must have a current Top-Secret clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and must be currently eligible for access to sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI). (NO WAIVERS)
Letter(s) of Recommendation:

  • Written Letter of Recommendation from a Senior Warrant Officer (SWO) (CW3-CW5) who holds WOMOS 125D. In organizations where no SWO is available, please contact Proponent for guidance/assistance. (NO WAIVERS)

  • In organizations where no SWO is available, please contact the Proponency Office for guidance/assistance.

  • *All Active Duty (AD) EN Officers seeking to transition to 125D must submit an Unqualified Resignation (UQR) packet IAW with AR 600-8-4.  EN officers must submit a UQR through their unit's Human Resources Office (S-1) upon selection and the subsequent release of the Warrant Officer Selection Board Results.

Preferred Prerequisites:
Certifications:
  • Obtain one or more academia, industry, or national level certification related to Geography, Geospatial Sciences, Geospatial Information Systems, or Geospatial Intelligence.
    • Applicable Certifications (List not all inclusive):
      • National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). Professional Certification (GPC).
      • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).
      • Geographic Information Systems Certificate(s) (GISC).
      • USGIF Certified GEOINT Professional.​​
Address all warrant officer application questions and inquiries to a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter. Please visit the "How Do I Apply" page for all application information and required forms and samples. Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications.
 
 
MSG Jonathan Brice
Senior Engineer NCO (ARNG) – WO Support
U.S. Army Engineer School
14010 MSCOE Loop, Suite 1661
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
E-Mail: Jonathan.a.brice.mil@army.mil
COMM: 573-563-7231
DSN: 676-7231

Last Updated: 22 May 2024