Minimum prerequisites:

• SGT (E5) or above (not-waivable)
• Must have a minimum of 48 months in primary feeder MOS. (not-waivable)
• Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) graduate in a feeder MOS or Sister Service equivalent.
• At least one year (12 months) rated experience in an of the following feeder MOS categories. Experience must be clearly stated on the NCOER: (not-waivable)
  • 15C: Must be a qualified MQ-1 I/O (U7 ASI) or MQ-1 Sergeant (G3 ASI)
  • 15E: Must serve as an RQ-7 System Chief, RQ-7 15E30 Technical Inspector or equivalent as defined in DA Pam 611-21
  • 15M: Must serve as an MQ-1 Maintenance Section Sergeant or equivalent as defined in DA Pam 611-21
  • 15W: Must be a qualified I/O (U7 ASI), Standardization Operator (F8 ASI)

• *** Future applicant pathways for 15X will reflect here as applicable***

  ​***Open to sister service personnel in the following career fields; USMC MOS 7314/6214 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver Required), USAF 1U0X1 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver required), USN NEC 8361-4, 6-8 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver Required).***​

• All applicants must have a digitally signed letter of recommendation (LOR) from a UAS Operations Technician (CW3 to CW5) currently serving (Not Retired) to accompany their Company and Battalion CDR LOR's.  The Warrant Officer LOR must attest to the applicant's technical/tactical competency and potential for warrant officer service.
• No more than 12 years of active federal service by the date the DA61 is signed.

• NOTE: Waivers (exceptions to policy) will be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and only on a case-by-case basis.

   

  Preferred qualifications (Minimum plus):

• Associates degree, or better from an USDE/CHEA accredited institution.
• FAA Part 107 certificate
• 7 - 10 years of Active Federal Service, on date that DA form 61 is signed