Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
150U - Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS) Operations Technician
 
Duties:
Identifies the strategic and tactical employment strategies of UAS for all levels of command; supervise the enlisted management of the commander’s Aircrew Training Program; supervise UAS operations to include mission planning, payload operations, and launch recovery, aerial reconnaissance, target detection, and target engagement.  Manage the safety, maintenance, and reporting programs; coordinate UAS airspace frequencies, and requirements to facilitate UAS operations.  Manage UAS logistical requirements, and interface with appropriate UAS system managers.  Act as the Army liaison for UAS missions; assist command staffs at all levels with analysis of UAS data to satisfy aggregate priority requirements, and serve as an advisor and subject matter expert for all UAS related issues.  Aviation warrant officers fill a unique role within Army Aviation as the technical and tactical experts of the branch providing long-term continuity of service within both conventional and special operationsAviation units.
 
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer.***
 
Minimum prerequisites:
  • Be a SGT (E5) or above with following PMOS duties and experience:
    • 15W: Must be a qualified I/O (U7 ASI), Standardization Operator (F8 ASI) or RQ-7 Sergeant with a minimum of 12 months experience in duty position documented in NCOERs.
    • 15C: Must be a qualified MQ-1 I/O (U7 ASI) or MQ-1 Sergeant (G3 ASI) with a minimum of 12 months experience in duty position documented in NCOERs.
    • 15E: Must serve as an RQ-7 System Chief, RQ-7 15E30 Technical Inspector or equivalent as defined in DA Pam 611-21 with a minimum of 12 months experience in duty position documented in NCOERs.
    • 15M: Must serve as an MQ-1 Maintenance Section Sergeant or equivalent as defined in DA Pam 611-21 with a minimum of 12 months experience in duty position documented in NCOERs.
​***Open to sister service personnel in the following career fields; USMC MOS 7314/6214 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver Required), USAF AFSC 1U0X1 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver required), USN NEC 8361-4, 6-8 (MOS Prerequisite Waiver Required).***​
 
  • Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) graduate in a feeder MOS or Sister Service equivalent.
  • Must have a minimum of 48 months in primary feeder MOS.
  • Less than 12 years AFS based on the date you sign the DA Form 61.
  • All applicants must have a digitally signed letter of recommendation (LOR) from an Army Aviation Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS) 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.
NOTE: Waivers will be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and only on a case-by-case basis.
 
Preferred qualifications (Minimum plus):
  • Possess an Associate Degree from an accredited college or university.
​Address all warrant officer application questions and inquiries to a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter.  Please visit the "How Do I Apply" page for required forms and examples.
***Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications and aviation policy. Use this group email box in lieu of emailing each manager separately: usarmy.novosel.avncoe.mbx.avn-warrant-officer@army.mil***
 
Aviation Proponent POC:
CW3 Ed Colby
COMM: 334-255-1414
DSN: 558-1414
 
Mr. David M. Miller
Aviation Proponent Program Analyst
COMM: 334-255-1454
DSN: 558-1454
 
Mr. Karl H. Metz 
Aviation Proponent Program Analyst
COMM: 334-255-1430
Last Updated: 01 November 2023